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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,865.80, 1,207,298.70 and 243,827.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,865.80, 1,207,298.70 and 243,827.40 is: 365,741.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,865.80 : 1,207,298.70 = 243,827.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,865.80/1,207,298.70 = 243,827.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,865.80x = 1,207,298.70 × 243,827.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,865.80x = 294,372,503,044.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,372,503,044.38/804,865.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,741.10

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