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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,821.40, 1,207,394.10 and 236,201.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,821.40, 1,207,394.10 and 236,201.40 is: 354,349.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,821.40 : 1,207,394.10 = 236,201.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,821.40/1,207,394.10 = 236,201.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,821.40x = 1,207,394.10 × 236,201.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,821.40x = 285,188,176,771.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,188,176,771.74/804,821.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,349.64

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