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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,372.62, 1,104,558.93 and 203,893.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,372.62, 1,104,558.93 and 203,893.40 is: 305,840.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,372.62 : 1,104,558.93 = 203,893.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,372.62/1,104,558.93 = 203,893.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,372.62x = 1,104,558.93 × 203,893.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,372.62x = 225,212,278,499.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,212,278,499.46/736,372.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,840.10

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