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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,308.78, 1,107,525.71 and 205,830.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,308.78, 1,107,525.71 and 205,830.32 is: 308,762.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,308.78 : 1,107,525.71 = 205,830.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,308.78/1,107,525.71 = 205,830.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,308.78x = 1,107,525.71 × 205,830.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,308.78x = 227,962,374,461.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,962,374,461.43/738,308.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,762.92

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