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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,569.49, 1,206,854.24 and 205,531.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,569.49, 1,206,854.24 and 205,531.97 is: 308,297.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,569.49 : 1,206,854.24 = 205,531.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,569.49/1,206,854.24 = 205,531.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,569.49x = 1,206,854.24 × 205,531.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,569.49x = 248,047,122,388.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,047,122,388.12/804,569.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,297.95

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