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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,551.28, 1,206,825.87 and 205,512.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,551.28, 1,206,825.87 and 205,512.90 is: 308,269.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,551.28 : 1,206,825.87 = 205,512.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,551.28/1,206,825.87 = 205,512.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,551.28x = 1,206,825.87 × 205,512.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,551.28x = 248,018,284,338.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,018,284,338.72/804,551.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,269.08

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