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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,984.80, 1,207,464.63 and 205,940.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,984.80, 1,207,464.63 and 205,940.78 is: 308,907.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,984.80 : 1,207,464.63 = 205,940.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,984.80/1,207,464.63 = 205,940.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,984.80x = 1,207,464.63 × 205,940.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,984.80x = 248,666,207,724.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,666,207,724.61/804,984.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,907.95

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