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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,304.83, 1,206,456.55 and 205,265.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,304.83, 1,206,456.55 and 205,265.94 is: 307,898.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,304.83 : 1,206,456.55 = 205,265.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,304.83/1,206,456.55 = 205,265.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,304.83x = 1,206,456.55 × 205,265.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,304.83x = 247,644,437,804.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,644,437,804.91/804,304.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,898.73

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