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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,581.02, 1,206,871.50 and 205,543.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,581.02, 1,206,871.50 and 205,543.48 is: 308,315.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,581.02 : 1,206,871.50 = 205,543.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,581.02/1,206,871.50 = 205,543.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,581.02x = 1,206,871.50 × 205,543.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,581.02x = 248,064,568,022.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,064,568,022.82/804,581.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,315.21

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