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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,563.31, 1,206,712.32 and 264,826.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,563.31, 1,206,712.32 and 264,826.61 is: 397,196.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,563.31 : 1,206,712.32 = 264,826.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,563.31/1,206,712.32 = 264,826.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,563.31x = 1,206,712.32 × 264,826.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,563.31x = 319,569,532,950.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,569,532,950.84/804,563.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,196.25

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