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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,598.08, 1,206,897 and 205,560.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,598.08, 1,206,897 and 205,560.48 is: 308,340.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,598.08 : 1,206,897 = 205,560.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,598.08/1,206,897 = 205,560.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,598.08x = 1,206,897 × 205,560.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,598.08x = 248,090,326,630.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,090,326,630.56/804,598.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,340.69

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