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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,971.35, 1,207,498.37 and 205,937.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,971.35, 1,207,498.37 and 205,937.68 is: 308,917.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,971.35 : 1,207,498.37 = 205,937.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,971.35/1,207,498.37 = 205,937.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,971.35x = 1,207,498.37 × 205,937.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,971.35x = 248,669,411,891.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,669,411,891.89/804,971.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,917.10

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