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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,856.80, 1,207,285.20 and 243,818.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,856.80, 1,207,285.20 and 243,818.40 is: 365,727.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,856.80 : 1,207,285.20 = 243,818.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,856.80/1,207,285.20 = 243,818.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,856.80x = 1,207,285.20 × 243,818.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,856.80x = 294,358,345,807.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,358,345,807.68/804,856.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,727.60

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