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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,006.40, 1,149,009.60 and 205,040.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,006.40, 1,149,009.60 and 205,040.90 is: 307,561.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,006.40 : 1,149,009.60 = 205,040.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,006.40/1,149,009.60 = 205,040.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,006.40x = 1,149,009.60 × 205,040.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,006.40x = 235,593,962,492.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,593,962,492.64/766,006.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,561.35

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