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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,078.01, 1,206,087.45 and 205,033.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,078.01, 1,206,087.45 and 205,033.60 is: 307,542.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,078.01 : 1,206,087.45 = 205,033.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,078.01/1,206,087.45 = 205,033.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,078.01x = 1,206,087.45 × 205,033.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,078.01x = 247,288,451,788.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,288,451,788.32/804,078.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,542.86

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