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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,862.40, 1,141,207.20 and 199,953.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,862.40, 1,141,207.20 and 199,953.60 is: 299,907.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,862.40 : 1,141,207.20 = 199,953.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,862.40/1,141,207.20 = 199,953.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,862.40x = 1,141,207.20 × 199,953.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,862.40x = 228,188,487,985.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,188,487,985.92/760,862.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,907.69

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