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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,308, 1,206,461.03 and 205,269.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,308, 1,206,461.03 and 205,269.22 is: 307,903.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,308 : 1,206,461.03 = 205,269.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,308/1,206,461.03 = 205,269.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,308x = 1,206,461.03 × 205,269.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,308x = 247,649,314,588.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,649,314,588.50/804,308
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,903.58

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