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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,009.96, 1,139,981.34 and 199,032.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,009.96, 1,139,981.34 and 199,032.04 is: 298,539.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,009.96 : 1,139,981.34 = 199,032.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,009.96/1,139,981.34 = 199,032.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,009.96x = 1,139,981.34 × 199,032.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,009.96x = 226,892,811,662.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,892,811,662.13/760,009.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,539.26

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