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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,059.14, 1,199,996.19 and 200,974.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,059.14, 1,199,996.19 and 200,974.70 is: 301,438.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,059.14 : 1,199,996.19 = 200,974.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,059.14/1,199,996.19 = 200,974.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,059.14x = 1,199,996.19 × 200,974.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,059.14x = 241,168,877,286.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,168,877,286.38/800,059.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,438.81

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