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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,962.50, 1,106,924.28 and 205,462.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,962.50, 1,106,924.28 and 205,462.02 is: 308,187.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,962.50 : 1,106,924.28 = 205,462.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,962.50/1,106,924.28 = 205,462.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,962.50x = 1,106,924.28 × 205,462.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,962.50x = 227,430,898,555.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,430,898,555.85/737,962.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,187.61

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