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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805,359.09, 1,208,045.90 and 244,393.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805,359.09, 1,208,045.90 and 244,393.59 is: 366,592.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805,359.09 : 1,208,045.90 = 244,393.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805,359.09/1,208,045.90 = 244,393.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805,359.09x = 1,208,045.90 × 244,393.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805,359.09x = 295,238,674,385.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,238,674,385.78/805,359.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,592.59

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