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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,581.70, 1,206,872.55 and 243,644.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,581.70, 1,206,872.55 and 243,644.10 is: 365,466.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,581.70 : 1,206,872.55 = 243,644.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,581.70/1,206,872.55 = 243,644.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,581.70x = 1,206,872.55 × 243,644.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,581.70x = 294,047,376,259.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,047,376,259.46/804,581.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,466.15

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