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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806,331.71, 1,209,209.37 and 266,488.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806,331.71, 1,209,209.37 and 266,488.07 is: 399,636.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806,331.71 : 1,209,209.37 = 266,488.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806,331.71/1,209,209.37 = 266,488.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806,331.71x = 1,209,209.37 × 266,488.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806,331.71x = 322,239,865,191.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,239,865,191.17/806,331.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,636.85

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