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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805,873.92, 1,208,394.83 and 237,181.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805,873.92, 1,208,394.83 and 237,181.14 is: 355,649.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805,873.92 : 1,208,394.83 = 237,181.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805,873.92/1,208,394.83 = 237,181.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805,873.92x = 1,208,394.83 × 237,181.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805,873.92x = 286,608,463,349.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,608,463,349.51/805,873.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,649.26

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