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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,270, 1,198,877.36 and 200,236.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,270, 1,198,877.36 and 200,236.40 is: 300,347.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,270 : 1,198,877.36 = 200,236.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,270/1,198,877.36 = 200,236.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,270x = 1,198,877.36 × 200,236.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,270x = 240,058,886,607.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,058,886,607.90/799,270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,347.68

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