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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,582.42, 1,108,060.08 and 206,103

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,582.42, 1,108,060.08 and 206,103 is: 309,206.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,582.42 : 1,108,060.08 = 206,103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,582.42/1,108,060.08 = 206,103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,582.42x = 1,108,060.08 × 206,103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,582.42x = 228,374,506,668.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,374,506,668.24/738,582.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,206.53

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