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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,374, 1,106,121.02 and 204,895.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,374, 1,106,121.02 and 204,895.06 is: 307,359.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,374 : 1,106,121.02 = 204,895.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,374/1,106,121.02 = 204,895.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,374x = 1,106,121.02 × 204,895.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,374x = 226,638,732,760.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,638,732,760.16/737,374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,359.27

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