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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,651.50, 1,148,389.71 and 204,729.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,651.50, 1,148,389.71 and 204,729.74 is: 307,071.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,651.50 : 1,148,389.71 = 204,729.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,651.50/1,148,389.71 = 204,729.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,651.50x = 1,148,389.71 × 204,729.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,651.50x = 235,109,526,746.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,109,526,746.98/765,651.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,071.20

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