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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,577.85, 1,140,792.44 and 199,612.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,577.85, 1,140,792.44 and 199,612.35 is: 299,399.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,577.85 : 1,140,792.44 = 199,612.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,577.85/1,140,792.44 = 199,612.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,577.85x = 1,140,792.44 × 199,612.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,577.85x = 227,716,258,812.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,716,258,812.57/760,577.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,399.01

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