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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,551.03, 1,206,825.49 and 205,512.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,551.03, 1,206,825.49 and 205,512.65 is: 308,268.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,551.03 : 1,206,825.49 = 205,512.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,551.03/1,206,825.49 = 205,512.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,551.03x = 1,206,825.49 × 205,512.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,551.03x = 248,017,904,537.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,017,904,537.45/804,551.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,268.71

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