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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,491.37, 1,206,735.87 and 205,452.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,491.37, 1,206,735.87 and 205,452.90 is: 308,179.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,491.37 : 1,206,735.87 = 205,452.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,491.37/1,206,735.87 = 205,452.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,491.37x = 1,206,735.87 × 205,452.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,491.37x = 247,927,384,025.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,927,384,025.52/804,491.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,179.05

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