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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,978.95, 1,207,456.09 and 205,935.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,978.95, 1,207,456.09 and 205,935.03 is: 308,899.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,978.95 : 1,207,456.09 = 205,935.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,978.95/1,207,456.09 = 205,935.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,978.95x = 1,207,456.09 × 205,935.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,978.95x = 248,657,505,603.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,657,505,603.00/804,978.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,899.39

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