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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,572.78, 1,206,858.12 and 205,534.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,572.78, 1,206,858.12 and 205,534.40 is: 308,301.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,572.78 : 1,206,858.12 = 205,534.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,572.78/1,206,858.12 = 205,534.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,572.78x = 1,206,858.12 × 205,534.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,572.78x = 248,050,859,579.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,050,859,579.33/804,572.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,301.33

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