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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805,466.63, 1,208,161.68 and 236,824.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805,466.63, 1,208,161.68 and 236,824.76 is: 355,225.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805,466.63 : 1,208,161.68 = 236,824.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805,466.63/1,208,161.68 = 236,824.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805,466.63x = 1,208,161.68 × 236,824.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805,466.63x = 286,122,602,039.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,122,602,039.51/805,466.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,225.89

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