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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,605, 1,104,904.35 and 204,124.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,605, 1,104,904.35 and 204,124.50 is: 306,185.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,605 : 1,104,904.35 = 204,124.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,605/1,104,904.35 = 204,124.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,605x = 1,104,904.35 × 204,124.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,605x = 225,538,047,991.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,538,047,991.58/736,605
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,185.88

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