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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,570.24, 1,206,855.36 and 205,532.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,570.24, 1,206,855.36 and 205,532.72 is: 308,299.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,570.24 : 1,206,855.36 = 205,532.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,570.24/1,206,855.36 = 205,532.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,570.24x = 1,206,855.36 × 205,532.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,570.24x = 248,048,258,753.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,048,258,753.10/804,570.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,299.07

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