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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,573.99, 1,206,861 and 205,536.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,573.99, 1,206,861 and 205,536.48 is: 308,304.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,573.99 : 1,206,861 = 205,536.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,573.99/1,206,861 = 205,536.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,573.99x = 1,206,861 × 205,536.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,573.99x = 248,053,961,789.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,053,961,789.28/804,573.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,304.72

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