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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773,273.20, 1,159,909.80 and 204,653.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773,273.20, 1,159,909.80 and 204,653.20 is: 306,979.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773,273.20 : 1,159,909.80 = 204,653.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773,273.20/1,159,909.80 = 204,653.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773,273.20x = 1,159,909.80 × 204,653.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773,273.20x = 237,379,252,281.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,379,252,281.36/773,273.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,979.80

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