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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,591.02, 1,206,886.50 and 205,553.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,591.02, 1,206,886.50 and 205,553.48 is: 308,330.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,591.02 : 1,206,886.50 = 205,553.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,591.02/1,206,886.50 = 205,553.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,591.02x = 1,206,886.50 × 205,553.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,591.02x = 248,079,720,040.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,079,720,040.02/804,591.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,330.21

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