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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,558.80, 1,206,837.12 and 205,520.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,558.80, 1,206,837.12 and 205,520.40 is: 308,280.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,558.80 : 1,206,837.12 = 205,520.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,558.80/1,206,837.12 = 205,520.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,558.80x = 1,206,837.12 × 205,520.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,558.80x = 248,029,647,637.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,029,647,637.25/804,558.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,280.32

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