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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,370.38, 1,206,711.09 and 305,695.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,370.38, 1,206,711.09 and 305,695.50 is: 458,602.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,370.38 : 1,206,711.09 = 305,695.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,370.38/1,206,711.09 = 305,695.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,370.38x = 1,206,711.09 × 305,695.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,370.38x = 368,886,150,013.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,886,150,013.10/804,370.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,602.35

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