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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806,472.27, 1,209,706.65 and 238,252.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806,472.27, 1,209,706.65 and 238,252.32 is: 357,377.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806,472.27 : 1,209,706.65 = 238,252.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806,472.27/1,209,706.65 = 238,252.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806,472.27x = 1,209,706.65 × 238,252.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806,472.27x = 288,215,415,881.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,215,415,881.93/806,472.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,377.96

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