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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,646.25, 1,148,381.83 and 204,724.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,646.25, 1,148,381.83 and 204,724.49 is: 307,063.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,646.25 : 1,148,381.83 = 204,724.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,646.25/1,148,381.83 = 204,724.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,646.25x = 1,148,381.83 × 204,724.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,646.25x = 235,101,883,448.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,101,883,448.39/765,646.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,063.33

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