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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206,005.70, 1,809,008.55 and 307,445.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206,005.70, 1,809,008.55 and 307,445.70 is: 461,168.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206,005.70 : 1,809,008.55 = 307,445.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206,005.70/1,809,008.55 = 307,445.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206,005.70x = 1,809,008.55 × 307,445.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206,005.70x = 556,171,899,960.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,171,899,960.74/1,206,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,168.55

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