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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773,738.08, 1,160,551.38 and 205,106.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773,738.08, 1,160,551.38 and 205,106.24 is: 307,644.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773,738.08 : 1,160,551.38 = 205,106.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773,738.08/1,160,551.38 = 205,106.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773,738.08x = 1,160,551.38 × 205,106.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773,738.08x = 238,036,324,845.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,036,324,845.00/773,738.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,644.58

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