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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,757.26, 1,148,548.82 and 204,835.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,757.26, 1,148,548.82 and 204,835.50 is: 307,229.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,757.26 : 1,148,548.82 = 204,835.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,757.26/1,148,548.82 = 204,835.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,757.26x = 1,148,548.82 × 204,835.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,757.26x = 235,263,570,794.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,263,570,794.93/765,757.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,229.96

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