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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,599.08, 1,206,898.50 and 205,561.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,599.08, 1,206,898.50 and 205,561.48 is: 308,342.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,599.08 : 1,206,898.50 = 205,561.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,599.08/1,206,898.50 = 205,561.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,599.08x = 1,206,898.50 × 205,561.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,599.08x = 248,091,841,869.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,091,841,869.78/804,599.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,342.19

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