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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,745.50, 1,106,612.04 and 205,265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,745.50, 1,106,612.04 and 205,265 is: 307,895.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,745.50 : 1,106,612.04 = 205,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,745.50/1,106,612.04 = 205,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,745.50x = 1,106,612.04 × 205,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,745.50x = 227,148,720,390.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,148,720,390.60/737,745.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,895.77

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