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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,283.55, 1,206,424.54 and 205,244.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,283.55, 1,206,424.54 and 205,244.71 is: 307,866.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,283.55 : 1,206,424.54 = 205,244.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,283.55/1,206,424.54 = 205,244.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,283.55x = 1,206,424.54 × 205,244.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,283.55x = 247,612,251,320.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,612,251,320.01/804,283.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,866.86

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