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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805,795.18, 1,208,491.80 and 237,063.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805,795.18, 1,208,491.80 and 237,063.10 is: 355,535.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805,795.18 : 1,208,491.80 = 237,063.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805,795.18/1,208,491.80 = 237,063.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805,795.18x = 1,208,491.80 × 237,063.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805,795.18x = 286,488,812,432.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,488,812,432.58/805,795.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,535.53

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