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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,997.57, 1,107,025.52 and 205,565.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,997.57, 1,107,025.52 and 205,565.13 is: 308,355.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,997.57 : 1,107,025.52 = 205,565.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,997.57/1,107,025.52 = 205,565.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,997.57x = 1,107,025.52 × 205,565.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,997.57x = 227,565,843,904.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,565,843,904.29/737,997.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,355.82

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