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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,979.30, 1,207,468.95 and 243,940.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,979.30, 1,207,468.95 and 243,940.90 is: 365,911.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,979.30 : 1,207,468.95 = 243,940.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,979.30/1,207,468.95 = 243,940.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,979.30x = 1,207,468.95 × 243,940.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,979.30x = 294,551,062,385.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,551,062,385.06/804,979.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,911.35

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