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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,340.50, 1,140,466.47 and 199,374.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,340.50, 1,140,466.47 and 199,374.82 is: 299,050.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,340.50 : 1,140,466.47 = 199,374.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,340.50/1,140,466.47 = 199,374.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,340.50x = 1,140,466.47 × 199,374.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,340.50x = 227,380,297,172.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,380,297,172.29/760,340.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,050.62

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