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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,312.57, 1,206,467.87 and 205,273.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,312.57, 1,206,467.87 and 205,273.79 is: 307,910.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,312.57 : 1,206,467.87 = 205,273.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,312.57/1,206,467.87 = 205,273.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,312.57x = 1,206,467.87 × 205,273.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,312.57x = 247,656,225,129.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,656,225,129.42/804,312.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,910.42

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