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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,333.42, 1,206,499.05 and 205,294.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,333.42, 1,206,499.05 and 205,294.59 is: 307,941.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,333.42 : 1,206,499.05 = 205,294.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,333.42/1,206,499.05 = 205,294.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,333.42x = 1,206,499.05 × 205,294.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,333.42x = 247,687,727,805.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,687,727,805.14/804,333.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,941.61

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