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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,539.28, 1,206,807.87 and 205,500.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,539.28, 1,206,807.87 and 205,500.90 is: 308,251.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,539.28 : 1,206,807.87 = 205,500.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,539.28/1,206,807.87 = 205,500.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,539.28x = 1,206,807.87 × 205,500.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,539.28x = 248,000,103,412.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,000,103,412.08/804,539.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,251.08

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