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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,591.90, 1,207,049.85 and 235,971.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,591.90, 1,207,049.85 and 235,971.90 is: 354,005.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,591.90 : 1,207,049.85 = 235,971.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,591.90/1,207,049.85 = 235,971.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,591.90x = 1,207,049.85 × 235,971.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,591.90x = 284,829,846,499.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,829,846,499.22/804,591.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,005.36

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