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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,729.96, 1,207,281.75 and 236,088.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,729.96, 1,207,281.75 and 236,088.09 is: 354,186.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,729.96 : 1,207,281.75 = 236,088.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,729.96/1,207,281.75 = 236,088.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,729.96x = 1,207,281.75 × 236,088.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,729.96x = 285,024,842,449.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,024,842,449.36/804,729.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,186.94

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