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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,281.40, 1,206,584.10 and 235,661.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,281.40, 1,206,584.10 and 235,661.40 is: 353,539.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,281.40 : 1,206,584.10 = 235,661.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,281.40/1,206,584.10 = 235,661.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,281.40x = 1,206,584.10 × 235,661.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,281.40x = 284,345,298,223.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,345,298,223.74/804,281.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,539.57

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