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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,311.12, 1,206,465.72 and 205,272.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,311.12, 1,206,465.72 and 205,272.35 is: 307,908.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,311.12 : 1,206,465.72 = 205,272.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,311.12/1,206,465.72 = 205,272.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,311.12x = 1,206,465.72 × 205,272.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,311.12x = 247,654,053,538.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,654,053,538.84/804,311.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,908.28

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