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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,589.80, 1,206,883.62 and 205,551.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,589.80, 1,206,883.62 and 205,551.40 is: 308,326.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,589.80 : 1,206,883.62 = 205,551.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,589.80/1,206,883.62 = 205,551.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,589.80x = 1,206,883.62 × 205,551.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,589.80x = 248,076,617,728.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,076,617,728.07/804,589.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,326.82

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