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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805,298.68, 1,207,948.27 and 236,679.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805,298.68, 1,207,948.27 and 236,679.87 is: 355,019.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805,298.68 : 1,207,948.27 = 236,679.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805,298.68/1,207,948.27 = 236,679.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805,298.68x = 1,207,948.27 × 236,679.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805,298.68x = 285,897,044,724.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,897,044,724.28/805,298.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,019.89

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