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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,859.40, 1,141,202.70 and 199,950.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,859.40, 1,141,202.70 and 199,950.60 is: 299,903.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,859.40 : 1,141,202.70 = 199,950.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,859.40/1,141,202.70 = 199,950.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,859.40x = 1,141,202.70 × 199,950.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,859.40x = 228,184,164,586.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,184,164,586.62/760,859.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,903.19

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