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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,539.90, 1,206,971.85 and 235,919.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,539.90, 1,206,971.85 and 235,919.90 is: 353,927.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,539.90 : 1,206,971.85 = 235,919.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,539.90/1,206,971.85 = 235,919.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,539.90x = 1,206,971.85 × 235,919.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,539.90x = 284,748,678,154.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,748,678,154.82/804,539.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,927.35

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