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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,816.90, 1,207,412.04 and 236,175

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,816.90, 1,207,412.04 and 236,175 is: 354,317.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,816.90 : 1,207,412.04 = 236,175 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,816.90/1,207,412.04 = 236,175/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,816.90x = 1,207,412.04 × 236,175
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,816.90x = 285,160,538,547
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,160,538,547/804,816.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,317.28

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