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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,653.99, 1,148,393.36 and 204,732.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,653.99, 1,148,393.36 and 204,732.23 is: 307,074.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,653.99 : 1,148,393.36 = 204,732.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,653.99/1,148,393.36 = 204,732.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,653.99x = 1,148,393.36 × 204,732.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,653.99x = 235,113,133,509.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,113,133,509.99/765,653.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,074.91

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