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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,773.70, 1,150,160.55 and 205,864.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,773.70, 1,150,160.55 and 205,864.90 is: 308,797.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,773.70 : 1,150,160.55 = 205,864.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,773.70/1,150,160.55 = 205,864.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,773.70x = 1,150,160.55 × 205,864.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,773.70x = 236,777,686,609.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,777,686,609.70/766,773.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,797.35

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