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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,961.50, 1,148,942.25 and 204,981.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,961.50, 1,148,942.25 and 204,981.42 is: 307,472.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,961.50 : 1,148,942.25 = 204,981.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,961.50/1,148,942.25 = 204,981.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,961.50x = 1,148,942.25 × 204,981.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,961.50x = 235,511,813,903.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,511,813,903.00/765,961.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,472.13

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