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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805,872.92, 1,208,393.33 and 237,180.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805,872.92, 1,208,393.33 and 237,180.14 is: 355,647.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805,872.92 : 1,208,393.33 = 237,180.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805,872.92/1,208,393.33 = 237,180.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805,872.92x = 1,208,393.33 × 237,180.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805,872.92x = 286,606,893,142.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,606,893,142.50/805,872.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,647.75

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