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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,986.80, 1,207,467.63 and 205,942.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,986.80, 1,207,467.63 and 205,942.78 is: 308,910.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,986.80 : 1,207,467.63 = 205,942.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,986.80/1,207,467.63 = 205,942.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,986.80x = 1,207,467.63 × 205,942.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,986.80x = 248,669,240,482.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,669,240,482.21/804,986.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,910.95

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