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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,273.50, 1,055,085.21 and 204,637.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,273.50, 1,055,085.21 and 204,637.50 is: 307,007.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,273.50 : 1,055,085.21 = 204,637.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,273.50/1,055,085.21 = 204,637.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,273.50x = 1,055,085.21 × 204,637.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,273.50x = 215,909,999,661.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,909,999,661.38/703,273.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,007.16

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