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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,749.78, 1,105,124.72 and 204,270.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,749.78, 1,105,124.72 and 204,270.83 is: 306,406.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,749.78 : 1,105,124.72 = 204,270.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,749.78/1,105,124.72 = 204,270.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,749.78x = 1,105,124.72 × 204,270.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,749.78x = 225,744,737,260.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,744,737,260.94/736,749.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,406.25

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