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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,660, 1,148,402.36 and 204,738.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,660, 1,148,402.36 and 204,738.24 is: 307,083.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,660 : 1,148,402.36 = 204,738.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,660/1,148,402.36 = 204,738.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,660x = 1,148,402.36 × 204,738.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,660x = 235,121,877,998.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,121,877,998.25/765,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,083.92

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