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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,573.08, 1,151,359.62 and 206,593

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,573.08, 1,151,359.62 and 206,593 is: 309,889.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,573.08 : 1,151,359.62 = 206,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,573.08/1,151,359.62 = 206,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,573.08x = 1,151,359.62 × 206,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,573.08x = 237,862,837,974.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,862,837,974.66/767,573.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,889.50

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