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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,517.90, 1,206,938.85 and 235,897.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,517.90, 1,206,938.85 and 235,897.90 is: 353,894.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,517.90 : 1,206,938.85 = 235,897.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,517.90/1,206,938.85 = 235,897.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,517.90x = 1,206,938.85 × 235,897.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,517.90x = 284,714,340,143.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,714,340,143.42/804,517.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,894.35

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