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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805,499.34, 1,208,302.38 and 236,931.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805,499.34, 1,208,302.38 and 236,931.30 is: 355,412.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805,499.34 : 1,208,302.38 = 236,931.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805,499.34/1,208,302.38 = 236,931.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805,499.34x = 1,208,302.38 × 236,931.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805,499.34x = 286,284,653,686.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,284,653,686.49/805,499.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,412.65

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