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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,748, 1,207,308.72 and 236,106.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,748, 1,207,308.72 and 236,106.16 is: 354,214.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,748 : 1,207,308.72 = 236,106.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,748/1,207,308.72 = 236,106.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,748x = 1,207,308.72 × 236,106.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,748x = 285,053,025,813.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,053,025,813.72/804,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,214.02

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