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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,615.49, 1,148,335.76 and 204,693.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,615.49, 1,148,335.76 and 204,693.73 is: 307,017.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,615.49 : 1,148,335.76 = 204,693.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,615.49/1,148,335.76 = 204,693.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,615.49x = 1,148,335.76 × 204,693.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,615.49x = 235,057,128,983.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,057,128,983.32/765,615.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,017.21

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