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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,231.54, 1,198,819.67 and 200,197.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,231.54, 1,198,819.67 and 200,197.86 is: 300,289.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,231.54 : 1,198,819.67 = 200,197.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,231.54/1,198,819.67 = 200,197.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,231.54x = 1,198,819.67 × 200,197.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,231.54x = 240,001,131,458.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,001,131,458.92/799,231.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,289.87

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