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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805,032.40, 1,207,710.60 and 236,412.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805,032.40, 1,207,710.60 and 236,412.40 is: 354,666.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805,032.40 : 1,207,710.60 = 236,412.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805,032.40/1,207,710.60 = 236,412.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805,032.40x = 1,207,710.60 × 236,412.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805,032.40x = 285,517,761,451.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,517,761,451.44/805,032.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,666.17

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