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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,750.37, 1,207,312.51 and 236,108.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,750.37, 1,207,312.51 and 236,108.50 is: 354,217.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,750.37 : 1,207,312.51 = 236,108.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,750.37/1,207,312.51 = 236,108.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,750.37x = 1,207,312.51 × 236,108.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,750.37x = 285,056,739,730.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,056,739,730.77/804,750.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,217.60

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