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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,562.31, 1,206,710.82 and 264,825.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,562.31, 1,206,710.82 and 264,825.61 is: 397,194.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,562.31 : 1,206,710.82 = 264,825.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,562.31/1,206,710.82 = 264,825.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,562.31x = 1,206,710.82 × 264,825.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,562.31x = 319,567,929,000.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,567,929,000.10/804,562.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,194.75

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