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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,834.60, 1,153,251.90 and 200,214.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,834.60, 1,153,251.90 and 200,214.60 is: 300,321.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,834.60 : 1,153,251.90 = 200,214.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,834.60/1,153,251.90 = 200,214.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,834.60x = 1,153,251.90 × 200,214.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,834.60x = 230,897,867,857.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,897,867,857.74/768,834.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,321.90

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