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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,998.10, 1,207,538.46 and 205,964.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,998.10, 1,207,538.46 and 205,964.40 is: 308,957.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,998.10 : 1,207,538.46 = 205,964.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,998.10/1,207,538.46 = 205,964.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,998.10x = 1,207,538.46 × 205,964.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,998.10x = 248,709,934,390.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,709,934,390.82/804,998.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,957.17

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