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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,584.52, 1,206,876.75 and 205,546.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,584.52, 1,206,876.75 and 205,546.98 is: 308,320.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,584.52 : 1,206,876.75 = 205,546.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,584.52/1,206,876.75 = 205,546.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,584.52x = 1,206,876.75 × 205,546.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,584.52x = 248,069,871,194.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,069,871,194.72/804,584.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,320.46

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