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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,643.38, 1,103,478.96 and 203,178.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,643.38, 1,103,478.96 and 203,178.58 is: 304,771.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,643.38 : 1,103,478.96 = 203,178.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,643.38/1,103,478.96 = 203,178.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,643.38x = 1,103,478.96 × 203,178.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,643.38x = 224,203,288,152.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,203,288,152.68/735,643.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,771.71

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