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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806,472.12, 1,209,527.76 and 237,731.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806,472.12, 1,209,527.76 and 237,731.88 is: 356,544.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806,472.12 : 1,209,527.76 = 237,731.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806,472.12/1,209,527.76 = 237,731.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806,472.12x = 1,209,527.76 × 237,731.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806,472.12x = 287,543,308,296.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,543,308,296.99/806,472.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,544.64

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