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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,811.50, 1,207,403.82 and 236,169.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,811.50, 1,207,403.82 and 236,169.36 is: 354,308.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,811.50 : 1,207,403.82 = 236,169.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,811.50/1,207,403.82 = 236,169.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,811.50x = 1,207,403.82 × 236,169.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,811.50x = 285,151,787,430.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,151,787,430.96/804,811.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,308.79

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