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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,493.20, 1,107,723.60 and 205,999.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,493.20, 1,107,723.60 and 205,999.20 is: 308,994.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,493.20 : 1,107,723.60 = 205,999.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,493.20/1,107,723.60 = 205,999.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,493.20x = 1,107,723.60 × 205,999.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,493.20x = 228,190,175,421.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,190,175,421.12/738,493.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,994.28

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