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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806,237.58, 1,209,531.33 and 245,257.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806,237.58, 1,209,531.33 and 245,257.50 is: 367,939.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806,237.58 : 1,209,531.33 = 245,257.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806,237.58/1,209,531.33 = 245,257.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806,237.58x = 1,209,531.33 × 245,257.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806,237.58x = 296,646,630,167.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,646,630,167.48/806,237.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,939.47

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