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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,988.93, 1,207,471.10 and 205,945.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,988.93, 1,207,471.10 and 205,945.03 is: 308,914.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,988.93 : 1,207,471.10 = 205,945.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,988.93/1,207,471.10 = 205,945.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,988.93x = 1,207,471.10 × 205,945.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,988.93x = 248,672,671,913.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,672,671,913.63/804,988.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,914.40

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