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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,577.20, 1,206,865.80 and 243,639.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,577.20, 1,206,865.80 and 243,639.60 is: 365,459.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,577.20 : 1,206,865.80 = 243,639.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,577.20/1,206,865.80 = 243,639.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,577.20x = 1,206,865.80 × 243,639.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,577.20x = 294,040,300,765.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,040,300,765.68/804,577.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,459.40

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