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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,451.14, 1,206,676.01 and 205,412.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,451.14, 1,206,676.01 and 205,412.40 is: 308,118.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,451.14 : 1,206,676.01 = 205,412.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,451.14/1,206,676.01 = 205,412.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,451.14x = 1,206,676.01 × 205,412.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,451.14x = 247,866,215,750.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,866,215,750.06/804,451.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,118.42

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