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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,951.50, 1,106,907.81 and 205,451.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,951.50, 1,106,907.81 and 205,451.02 is: 308,171.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,951.50 : 1,106,907.81 = 205,451.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,951.50/1,106,907.81 = 205,451.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,951.50x = 1,106,907.81 × 205,451.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,951.50x = 227,415,338,610.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,415,338,610.47/737,951.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,171.12

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