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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,300.30, 1,206,449.51 and 205,261.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,300.30, 1,206,449.51 and 205,261.43 is: 307,891.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,300.30 : 1,206,449.51 = 205,261.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,300.30/1,206,449.51 = 205,261.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,300.30x = 1,206,449.51 × 205,261.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,300.30x = 247,637,544,586.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,637,544,586.85/804,300.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,891.90

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