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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806,452.08, 1,209,853.08 and 245,472

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806,452.08, 1,209,853.08 and 245,472 is: 368,261.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806,452.08 : 1,209,853.08 = 245,472 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806,452.08/1,209,853.08 = 245,472/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806,452.08x = 1,209,853.08 × 245,472
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806,452.08x = 296,985,055,253.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,985,055,253.76/806,452.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,261.26

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