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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,582, 1,206,873 and 205,544.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,582, 1,206,873 and 205,544.48 is: 308,316.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,582 : 1,206,873 = 205,544.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,582/1,206,873 = 205,544.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,582x = 1,206,873 × 205,544.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,582x = 248,066,083,211.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,066,083,211.04/804,582
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,316.72

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