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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805,942.32, 1,208,906.19 and 300,486.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805,942.32, 1,208,906.19 and 300,486.12 is: 450,726.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805,942.32 : 1,208,906.19 = 300,486.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805,942.32/1,208,906.19 = 300,486.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805,942.32x = 1,208,906.19 × 300,486.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805,942.32x = 363,259,530,477.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,259,530,477.08/805,942.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,726.46

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