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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,999.80, 1,205,999.70 and 204,959.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,999.80, 1,205,999.70 and 204,959.80 is: 307,439.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,999.80 : 1,205,999.70 = 204,959.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,999.80/1,205,999.70 = 204,959.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,999.80x = 1,205,999.70 × 204,959.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,999.80x = 247,181,457,312.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,181,457,312.06/803,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,439.70

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