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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,861.40, 1,141,205.70 and 199,952.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,861.40, 1,141,205.70 and 199,952.60 is: 299,906.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,861.40 : 1,141,205.70 = 199,952.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,861.40/1,141,205.70 = 199,952.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,861.40x = 1,141,205.70 × 199,952.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,861.40x = 228,187,046,849.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,187,046,849.82/760,861.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,906.19

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