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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,675, 1,054,041.66 and 204,039

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,675, 1,054,041.66 and 204,039 is: 306,066.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,675 : 1,054,041.66 = 204,039 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,675/1,054,041.66 = 204,039/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,675x = 1,054,041.66 × 204,039
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,675x = 215,065,606,264.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,065,606,264.74/702,675
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,066.97

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