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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,953.86, 1,151,799.51 and 206,857.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,953.86, 1,151,799.51 and 206,857.14 is: 310,250.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,953.86 : 1,151,799.51 = 206,857.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,953.86/1,151,799.51 = 206,857.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,953.86x = 1,151,799.51 × 206,857.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,953.86x = 238,257,952,492.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,257,952,492.00/767,953.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,250.35

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