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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,301.51, 1,206,451.25 and 205,262.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,301.51, 1,206,451.25 and 205,262.68 is: 307,893.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,301.51 : 1,206,451.25 = 205,262.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,301.51/1,206,451.25 = 205,262.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,301.51x = 1,206,451.25 × 205,262.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,301.51x = 247,639,416,864.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,639,416,864.35/804,301.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,893.76

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