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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806,481.78, 1,209,897.62 and 245,501.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806,481.78, 1,209,897.62 and 245,501.70 is: 368,305.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806,481.78 : 1,209,897.62 = 245,501.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806,481.78/1,209,897.62 = 245,501.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806,481.78x = 1,209,897.62 × 245,501.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806,481.78x = 297,031,922,535.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,031,922,535.95/806,481.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,305.81

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