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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,752.50, 1,054,157.91 and 204,116.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,752.50, 1,054,157.91 and 204,116.50 is: 306,183.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,752.50 : 1,054,157.91 = 204,116.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,752.50/1,054,157.91 = 204,116.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,752.50x = 1,054,157.91 × 204,116.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,752.50x = 215,171,023,036.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,171,023,036.52/702,752.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,183.22

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