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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,606, 1,104,905.85 and 204,125.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,606, 1,104,905.85 and 204,125.50 is: 306,187.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,606 : 1,104,905.85 = 204,125.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,606/1,104,905.85 = 204,125.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,606x = 1,104,905.85 × 204,125.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,606x = 225,539,459,084.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,539,459,084.18/736,606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,187.38

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