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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,986.40, 1,184,979.60 and 199,010.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,986.40, 1,184,979.60 and 199,010.40 is: 298,515.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,986.40 : 1,184,979.60 = 199,010.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,986.40/1,184,979.60 = 199,010.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,986.40x = 1,184,979.60 × 199,010.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,986.40x = 235,823,264,187.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,823,264,187.84/789,986.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,515.60

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