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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,604, 1,104,902.85 and 204,123.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,604, 1,104,902.85 and 204,123.50 is: 306,184.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,604 : 1,104,902.85 = 204,123.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,604/1,104,902.85 = 204,123.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,604x = 1,104,902.85 × 204,123.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,604x = 225,536,636,901.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,536,636,901.98/736,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,184.38

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