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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,771.71, 1,207,152.77 and 205,731.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,771.71, 1,207,152.77 and 205,731.92 is: 308,596.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,771.71 : 1,207,152.77 = 205,731.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,771.71/1,207,152.77 = 205,731.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,771.71x = 1,207,152.77 × 205,731.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,771.71x = 248,349,857,105.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,349,857,105.42/804,771.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,596.65

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