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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,736.34, 1,148,604.44 and 204,756.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,736.34, 1,148,604.44 and 204,756.26 is: 307,134.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,736.34 : 1,148,604.44 = 204,756.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,736.34/1,148,604.44 = 204,756.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,736.34x = 1,148,604.44 × 204,756.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,736.34x = 235,183,942,586.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,183,942,586.99/765,736.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,134.36

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