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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805,805.58, 1,208,507.36 and 237,073.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805,805.58, 1,208,507.36 and 237,073.44 is: 355,551.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805,805.58 : 1,208,507.36 = 237,073.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805,805.58/1,208,507.36 = 237,073.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805,805.58x = 1,208,507.36 × 237,073.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805,805.58x = 286,504,997,100.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,504,997,100.52/805,805.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,551.02

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