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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,055.46, 1,206,115.98 and 205,032.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,055.46, 1,206,115.98 and 205,032.14 is: 307,556.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,055.46 : 1,206,115.98 = 205,032.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,055.46/1,206,115.98 = 205,032.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,055.46x = 1,206,115.98 × 205,032.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,055.46x = 247,292,540,467.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,292,540,467.60/804,055.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,556.57

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