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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,238.91, 1,198,830.73 and 200,205.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,238.91, 1,198,830.73 and 200,205.24 is: 300,300.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,238.91 : 1,198,830.73 = 200,205.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,238.91/1,198,830.73 = 200,205.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,238.91x = 1,198,830.73 × 200,205.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,238.91x = 240,012,194,019.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,012,194,019.03/799,238.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,300.94

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