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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,073.57, 1,105,616.54 and 204,636.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,073.57, 1,105,616.54 and 204,636.12 is: 306,955.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,073.57 : 1,105,616.54 = 204,636.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,073.57/1,105,616.54 = 204,636.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,073.57x = 1,105,616.54 × 204,636.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,073.57x = 226,249,073,425.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,249,073,425.34/737,073.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,955.89

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