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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,821.70, 1,150,232.55 and 205,912.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,821.70, 1,150,232.55 and 205,912.90 is: 308,869.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,821.70 : 1,150,232.55 = 205,912.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,821.70/1,150,232.55 = 205,912.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,821.70x = 1,150,232.55 × 205,912.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,821.70x = 236,847,720,044.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,847,720,044.90/766,821.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,869.35

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