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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,462.83, 1,107,595.80 and 205,939.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,462.83, 1,107,595.80 and 205,939.26 is: 308,881.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,462.83 : 1,107,595.80 = 205,939.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,462.83/1,107,595.80 = 205,939.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,462.83x = 1,107,595.80 × 205,939.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,462.83x = 228,097,459,431.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,097,459,431.11/738,462.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,881.44

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