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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,601.78, 1,206,901.62 and 205,563.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,601.78, 1,206,901.62 and 205,563.40 is: 308,344.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,601.78 : 1,206,901.62 = 205,563.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,601.78/1,206,901.62 = 205,563.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,601.78x = 1,206,901.62 × 205,563.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,601.78x = 248,094,800,472.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,094,800,472.71/804,601.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,344.83

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