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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,560.03, 1,206,838.99 and 205,521.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,560.03, 1,206,838.99 and 205,521.65 is: 308,282.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,560.03 : 1,206,838.99 = 205,521.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,560.03/1,206,838.99 = 205,521.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,560.03x = 1,206,838.99 × 205,521.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,560.03x = 248,031,540,509.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,031,540,509.13/804,560.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,282.21

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