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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,599.78, 1,206,898.62 and 205,561.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,599.78, 1,206,898.62 and 205,561.40 is: 308,341.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,599.78 : 1,206,898.62 = 205,561.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,599.78/1,206,898.62 = 205,561.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,599.78x = 1,206,898.62 × 205,561.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,599.78x = 248,091,769,985.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,091,769,985.27/804,599.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,341.83

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