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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,578.28, 1,206,866.37 and 205,539.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,578.28, 1,206,866.37 and 205,539.90 is: 308,309.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,578.28 : 1,206,866.37 = 205,539.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,578.28/1,206,866.37 = 205,539.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,578.28x = 1,206,866.37 × 205,539.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,578.28x = 248,059,193,003.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,059,193,003.16/804,578.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,309.58

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