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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806,158.74, 1,209,239.02 and 207,124.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806,158.74, 1,209,239.02 and 207,124.86 is: 310,687.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806,158.74 : 1,209,239.02 = 207,124.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806,158.74/1,209,239.02 = 207,124.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806,158.74x = 1,209,239.02 × 207,124.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806,158.74x = 250,463,462,724.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,463,462,724.04/806,158.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,687.52

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