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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,524.82, 1,206,750.30 and 235,882.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,524.82, 1,206,750.30 and 235,882.98 is: 353,813.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,524.82 : 1,206,750.30 = 235,882.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,524.82/1,206,750.30 = 235,882.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,524.82x = 1,206,750.30 × 235,882.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,524.82x = 284,651,856,879.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,651,856,879.89/804,524.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,813.64

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