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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,470.20, 1,142,205.30 and 200,561.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,470.20, 1,142,205.30 and 200,561.40 is: 300,842.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,470.20 : 1,142,205.30 = 200,561.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,470.20/1,142,205.30 = 200,561.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,470.20x = 1,142,205.30 × 200,561.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,470.20x = 229,082,294,055.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,082,294,055.42/761,470.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,842.10

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