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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773,881.72, 1,160,821.03 and 205,319.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773,881.72, 1,160,821.03 and 205,319.81 is: 307,979.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773,881.72 : 1,160,821.03 = 205,319.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773,881.72/1,160,821.03 = 205,319.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773,881.72x = 1,160,821.03 × 205,319.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773,881.72x = 238,339,553,323.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,339,553,323.60/773,881.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,979.30

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