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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,934.30, 1,207,401.45 and 213,958.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,934.30, 1,207,401.45 and 213,958.30 is: 320,937.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,934.30 : 1,207,401.45 = 213,958.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,934.30/1,207,401.45 = 213,958.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,934.30x = 1,207,401.45 × 213,958.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,934.30x = 258,333,561,659.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,333,561,659.54/804,934.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,937.45

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