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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,523.88, 1,206,941.40 and 305,849

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,523.88, 1,206,941.40 and 305,849 is: 458,832.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,523.88 : 1,206,941.40 = 305,849 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,523.88/1,206,941.40 = 305,849/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,523.88x = 1,206,941.40 × 305,849
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,523.88x = 369,141,820,248.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,141,820,248.60/804,523.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,832.65

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