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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,049.26, 1,205,818.09 and 264,181.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,049.26, 1,205,818.09 and 264,181.08 is: 396,187.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,049.26 : 1,205,818.09 = 264,181.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,049.26/1,205,818.09 = 264,181.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,049.26x = 1,205,818.09 × 264,181.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,049.26x = 318,554,325,299.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,554,325,299.74/804,049.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,187.57

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