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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,221.83, 1,204,945.47 and 234,644.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,221.83, 1,204,945.47 and 234,644.67 is: 351,999.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,221.83 : 1,204,945.47 = 234,644.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,221.83/1,204,945.47 = 234,644.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,221.83x = 1,204,945.47 × 234,644.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,221.83x = 282,734,032,176.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,734,032,176.15/803,221.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,999.94

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