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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,871.95, 1,105,307.86 and 204,393.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,871.95, 1,105,307.86 and 204,393.01 is: 306,589.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,871.95 : 1,105,307.86 = 204,393.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,871.95/1,105,307.86 = 204,393.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,871.95x = 1,105,307.86 × 204,393.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,871.95x = 225,917,200,482.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,917,200,482.06/736,871.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,589.50

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