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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,559.80, 1,206,838.62 and 205,521.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,559.80, 1,206,838.62 and 205,521.40 is: 308,281.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,559.80 : 1,206,838.62 = 205,521.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,559.80/1,206,838.62 = 205,521.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,559.80x = 1,206,838.62 × 205,521.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,559.80x = 248,031,162,756.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,031,162,756.47/804,559.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,281.82

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