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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,585.40, 1,207,040.10 and 235,965.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,585.40, 1,207,040.10 and 235,965.40 is: 353,995.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,585.40 : 1,207,040.10 = 235,965.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,585.40/1,207,040.10 = 235,965.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,585.40x = 1,207,040.10 × 235,965.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,585.40x = 284,819,700,012.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,819,700,012.54/804,585.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,995.61

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