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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806,489.97, 1,209,942.49 and 237,848.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806,489.97, 1,209,942.49 and 237,848.10 is: 356,833.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806,489.97 : 1,209,942.49 = 237,848.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806,489.97/1,209,942.49 = 237,848.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806,489.97x = 1,209,942.49 × 237,848.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806,489.97x = 287,782,517,000.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,782,517,000.88/806,489.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,833.35

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