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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,526.32, 1,206,752.55 and 235,884.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,526.32, 1,206,752.55 and 235,884.48 is: 353,815.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,526.32 : 1,206,752.55 = 235,884.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,526.32/1,206,752.55 = 235,884.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,526.32x = 1,206,752.55 × 235,884.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,526.32x = 284,654,197,745.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,654,197,745.42/804,526.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,815.89

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