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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,753.63, 1,150,130.30 and 205,788.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,753.63, 1,150,130.30 and 205,788.13 is: 308,682.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,753.63 : 1,150,130.30 = 205,788.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,753.63/1,150,130.30 = 205,788.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,753.63x = 1,150,130.30 × 205,788.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,753.63x = 236,683,163,693.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,683,163,693.34/766,753.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,682.16

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