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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,476.76, 1,206,714.96 and 205,416.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,476.76, 1,206,714.96 and 205,416.72 is: 308,125.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,476.76 : 1,206,714.96 = 205,416.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,476.76/1,206,714.96 = 205,416.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,476.76x = 1,206,714.96 × 205,416.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,476.76x = 247,879,429,058.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,879,429,058.13/804,476.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,125.03

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