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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805,775.18, 1,208,738.50 and 237,156.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805,775.18, 1,208,738.50 and 237,156.59 is: 355,757.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805,775.18 : 1,208,738.50 = 237,156.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805,775.18/1,208,738.50 = 237,156.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805,775.18x = 1,208,738.50 × 237,156.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805,775.18x = 286,660,303,290.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,660,303,290.67/805,775.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,757.18

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