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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,738.59, 1,148,607.81 and 204,758.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,738.59, 1,148,607.81 and 204,758.51 is: 307,137.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,738.59 : 1,148,607.81 = 204,758.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,738.59/1,148,607.81 = 204,758.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,738.59x = 1,148,607.81 × 204,758.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,738.59x = 235,187,218,006.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,187,218,006.92/765,738.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,137.74

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