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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805,860.57, 1,208,374.86 and 237,167.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805,860.57, 1,208,374.86 and 237,167.88 is: 355,629.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805,860.57 : 1,208,374.86 = 237,167.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805,860.57/1,208,374.86 = 237,167.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805,860.57x = 1,208,374.86 × 237,167.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805,860.57x = 286,587,703,791.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,587,703,791.50/805,860.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,629.39

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