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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,738.09, 1,148,607.06 and 204,758.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,738.09, 1,148,607.06 and 204,758.01 is: 307,136.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,738.09 : 1,148,607.06 = 204,758.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,738.09/1,148,607.06 = 204,758.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,738.09x = 1,148,607.06 × 204,758.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,738.09x = 235,186,490,134.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,186,490,134.52/765,738.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,136.99

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