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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,743.50, 1,106,609.04 and 205,263

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,743.50, 1,106,609.04 and 205,263 is: 307,892.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,743.50 : 1,106,609.04 = 205,263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,743.50/1,106,609.04 = 205,263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,743.50x = 1,106,609.04 × 205,263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,743.50x = 227,145,891,377.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,145,891,377.52/737,743.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,892.77

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