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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,259.20, 1,204,868.97 and 196,051.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,259.20, 1,204,868.97 and 196,051.86 is: 294,072.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,259.20 : 1,204,868.97 = 196,051.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,259.20/1,204,868.97 = 196,051.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,259.20x = 1,204,868.97 × 196,051.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,259.20x = 236,216,802,624.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,216,802,624.78/803,259.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,072.95

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