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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,748.97, 1,105,123.50 and 204,270.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,748.97, 1,105,123.50 and 204,270.01 is: 306,405.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,748.97 : 1,105,123.50 = 204,270.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,748.97/1,105,123.50 = 204,270.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,748.97x = 1,105,123.50 × 204,270.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,748.97x = 225,743,587,374.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,743,587,374.89/736,748.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,405.03

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