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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,449.04, 1,139,238.90 and 198,483

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,449.04, 1,139,238.90 and 198,483 is: 297,741.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,449.04 : 1,139,238.90 = 198,483 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,449.04/1,139,238.90 = 198,483/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,449.04x = 1,139,238.90 × 198,483
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,449.04x = 226,119,554,588.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,119,554,588.70/759,449.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,741.58

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