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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,640.36, 1,140,914.46 and 199,662.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,640.36, 1,140,914.46 and 199,662.44 is: 299,481.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,640.36 : 1,140,914.46 = 199,662.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,640.36/1,140,914.46 = 199,662.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,640.36x = 1,140,914.46 × 199,662.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,640.36x = 227,797,764,914.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,797,764,914.88/760,640.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,481.56

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