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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,519.62, 1,149,691.95 and 205,510.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,519.62, 1,149,691.95 and 205,510.50 is: 308,242.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,519.62 : 1,149,691.95 = 205,510.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,519.62/1,149,691.95 = 205,510.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,519.62x = 1,149,691.95 × 205,510.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,519.62x = 236,273,767,490.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,273,767,490.48/766,519.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,242.30

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