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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805,814.70, 1,208,590.59 and 237,062.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805,814.70, 1,208,590.59 and 237,062.73 is: 355,555.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805,814.70 : 1,208,590.59 = 237,062.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805,814.70/1,208,590.59 = 237,062.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805,814.70x = 1,208,590.59 × 237,062.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805,814.70x = 286,511,784,717.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,511,784,717.71/805,814.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,555.42

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