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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,562.03, 1,206,841.99 and 205,523.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,562.03, 1,206,841.99 and 205,523.65 is: 308,285.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,562.03 : 1,206,841.99 = 205,523.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,562.03/1,206,841.99 = 205,523.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,562.03x = 1,206,841.99 × 205,523.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,562.03x = 248,034,570,758.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,034,570,758.06/804,562.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,285.21

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