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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,002.80, 1,206,004.20 and 204,962.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,002.80, 1,206,004.20 and 204,962.80 is: 307,444.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,002.80 : 1,206,004.20 = 204,962.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,002.80/1,206,004.20 = 204,962.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,002.80x = 1,206,004.20 × 204,962.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,002.80x = 247,185,997,643.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,185,997,643.76/804,002.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,444.20

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