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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,786.40, 1,207,341.60 and 236,166.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,786.40, 1,207,341.60 and 236,166.40 is: 354,297.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,786.40 : 1,207,341.60 = 236,166.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,786.40/1,207,341.60 = 236,166.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,786.40x = 1,207,341.60 × 236,166.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,786.40x = 285,133,519,242.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,133,519,242.24/804,786.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,297.14

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