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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,924.26, 1,148,884.56 and 204,958.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,924.26, 1,148,884.56 and 204,958.76 is: 307,437.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,924.26 : 1,148,884.56 = 204,958.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,924.26/1,148,884.56 = 204,958.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,924.26x = 1,148,884.56 × 204,958.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,924.26x = 235,473,949,056.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,473,949,056.32/765,924.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,437.64

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