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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805,509.48, 1,208,317.50 and 236,941.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805,509.48, 1,208,317.50 and 236,941.44 is: 355,427.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805,509.48 : 1,208,317.50 = 236,941.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805,509.48/1,208,317.50 = 236,941.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805,509.48x = 1,208,317.50 × 236,941.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805,509.48x = 286,300,488,427.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,300,488,427.20/805,509.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,427.83

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