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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,971.81, 1,207,445.41 and 205,927.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,971.81, 1,207,445.41 and 205,927.91 is: 308,888.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,971.81 : 1,207,445.41 = 205,927.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,971.81/1,207,445.41 = 205,927.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,971.81x = 1,207,445.41 × 205,927.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,971.81x = 248,646,703,168.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,646,703,168.35/804,971.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,888.71

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