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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,982, 1,106,953.56 and 205,481.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,982, 1,106,953.56 and 205,481.52 is: 308,216.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,982 : 1,106,953.56 = 205,481.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,982/1,106,953.56 = 205,481.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,982x = 1,106,953.56 × 205,481.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,982x = 227,458,500,078.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,458,500,078.21/737,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,216.87

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