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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,398.04, 1,206,596.25 and 205,359.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,398.04, 1,206,596.25 and 205,359.30 is: 308,038.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,398.04 : 1,206,596.25 = 205,359.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,398.04/1,206,596.25 = 205,359.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,398.04x = 1,206,596.25 × 205,359.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,398.04x = 247,785,761,282.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,785,761,282.63/804,398.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,038.74

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