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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,556.40, 1,206,996.60 and 235,936.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,556.40, 1,206,996.60 and 235,936.40 is: 353,952.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,556.40 : 1,206,996.60 = 235,936.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,556.40/1,206,996.60 = 235,936.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,556.40x = 1,206,996.60 × 235,936.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,556.40x = 284,774,432,616.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,774,432,616.24/804,556.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,952.11

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