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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,037.83, 1,206,231.71 and 243,057.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,037.83, 1,206,231.71 and 243,057.75 is: 364,639.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,037.83 : 1,206,231.71 = 243,057.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,037.83/1,206,231.71 = 243,057.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,037.83x = 1,206,231.71 × 243,057.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,037.83x = 293,183,964,195.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,183,964,195.96/804,037.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,639.51

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