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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805,358.09, 1,208,044.40 and 244,392.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805,358.09, 1,208,044.40 and 244,392.59 is: 366,591.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805,358.09 : 1,208,044.40 = 244,392.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805,358.09/1,208,044.40 = 244,392.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805,358.09x = 1,208,044.40 × 244,392.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805,358.09x = 295,237,092,488.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,237,092,488.81/805,358.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,591.08

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