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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,239.04, 1,198,830.92 and 200,205.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,239.04, 1,198,830.92 and 200,205.36 is: 300,301.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,239.04 : 1,198,830.92 = 200,205.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,239.04/1,198,830.92 = 200,205.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,239.04x = 1,198,830.92 × 200,205.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,239.04x = 240,012,374,916.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,012,374,916.70/799,239.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,301.12

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