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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,572.99, 1,206,859.49 and 205,535.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,572.99, 1,206,859.49 and 205,535.47 is: 308,303.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,572.99 : 1,206,859.49 = 205,535.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,572.99/1,206,859.49 = 205,535.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,572.99x = 1,206,859.49 × 205,535.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,572.99x = 248,052,432,501.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,052,432,501.11/804,572.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,303.21

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