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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773,272.20, 1,159,908.30 and 204,652.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773,272.20, 1,159,908.30 and 204,652.20 is: 306,978.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773,272.20 : 1,159,908.30 = 204,652.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773,272.20/1,159,908.30 = 204,652.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773,272.20x = 1,159,908.30 × 204,652.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773,272.20x = 237,377,785,393.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,377,785,393.26/773,272.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,978.30

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