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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806,236.74, 1,209,311.37 and 245,227.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806,236.74, 1,209,311.37 and 245,227.50 is: 367,827.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806,236.74 : 1,209,311.37 = 245,227.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806,236.74/1,209,311.37 = 245,227.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806,236.74x = 1,209,311.37 × 245,227.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806,236.74x = 296,556,403,986.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,556,403,986.68/806,236.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,827.95

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