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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,812.51, 1,162,244.99 and 206,194.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,812.51, 1,162,244.99 and 206,194.17 is: 309,298.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,812.51 : 1,162,244.99 = 206,194.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,812.51/1,162,244.99 = 206,194.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,812.51x = 1,162,244.99 × 206,194.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,812.51x = 239,648,140,018.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,648,140,018.74/774,812.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,298.23

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