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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,597.08, 1,206,895.50 and 205,559.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,597.08, 1,206,895.50 and 205,559.48 is: 308,339.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,597.08 : 1,206,895.50 = 205,559.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,597.08/1,206,895.50 = 205,559.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,597.08x = 1,206,895.50 × 205,559.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,597.08x = 248,088,811,394.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,088,811,394.34/804,597.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,339.19

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