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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,558.40, 1,206,999.60 and 235,938.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,558.40, 1,206,999.60 and 235,938.40 is: 353,955.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,558.40 : 1,206,999.60 = 235,938.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,558.40/1,206,999.60 = 235,938.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,558.40x = 1,206,999.60 × 235,938.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,558.40x = 284,777,554,424.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,777,554,424.64/804,558.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,955.11

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