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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,983.40, 1,139,975.10 and 199,074.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,983.40, 1,139,975.10 and 199,074.60 is: 298,611.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,983.40 : 1,139,975.10 = 199,074.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,983.40/1,139,975.10 = 199,074.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,983.40x = 1,139,975.10 × 199,074.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,983.40x = 226,940,087,042.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,940,087,042.46/759,983.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,611.90

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