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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,843.40, 1,207,427.10 and 236,223.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,843.40, 1,207,427.10 and 236,223.40 is: 354,382.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,843.40 : 1,207,427.10 = 236,223.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,843.40/1,207,427.10 = 236,223.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,843.40x = 1,207,427.10 × 236,223.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,843.40x = 285,222,534,814.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,222,534,814.14/804,843.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,382.65

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