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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,600.50, 1,104,897.60 and 204,120

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,600.50, 1,104,897.60 and 204,120 is: 306,179.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,600.50 : 1,104,897.60 = 204,120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,600.50/1,104,897.60 = 204,120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,600.50x = 1,104,897.60 × 204,120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,600.50x = 225,531,698,112.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,531,698,112.00/736,600.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,179.13

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