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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806,205.40, 1,208,141.70 and 356,558.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806,205.40, 1,208,141.70 and 356,558.20 is: 534,321.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806,205.40 : 1,208,141.70 = 356,558.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806,205.40/1,208,141.70 = 356,558.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806,205.40x = 1,208,141.70 × 356,558.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806,205.40x = 430,772,829,896.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,772,829,896.94/806,205.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,321.44

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