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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,591.31, 1,104,910.73 and 204,117.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,591.31, 1,104,910.73 and 204,117.47 is: 306,182.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,591.31 : 1,104,910.73 = 204,117.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,591.31/1,104,910.73 = 204,117.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,591.31x = 1,104,910.73 × 204,117.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,591.31x = 225,531,582,783.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,531,582,783.45/736,591.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,182.79

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