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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,603, 1,104,901.35 and 204,122.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,603, 1,104,901.35 and 204,122.50 is: 306,182.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,603 : 1,104,901.35 = 204,122.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,603/1,104,901.35 = 204,122.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,603x = 1,104,901.35 × 204,122.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,603x = 225,535,225,815.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,535,225,815.38/736,603
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,182.88

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