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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,491.80, 1,206,737.70 and 243,526.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,491.80, 1,206,737.70 and 243,526.30 is: 365,289.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,491.80 : 1,206,737.70 = 243,526.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,491.80/1,206,737.70 = 243,526.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,491.80x = 1,206,737.70 × 243,526.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,491.80x = 293,872,367,151.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,872,367,151.51/804,491.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,289.45

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