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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773,949.38, 1,160,975.25 and 205,322.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773,949.38, 1,160,975.25 and 205,322.49 is: 307,997.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773,949.38 : 1,160,975.25 = 205,322.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773,949.38/1,160,975.25 = 205,322.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773,949.38x = 1,160,975.25 × 205,322.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773,949.38x = 238,374,329,158.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,374,329,158.37/773,949.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,997.31

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