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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806,579.80, 1,209,869.70 and 245,541.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806,579.80, 1,209,869.70 and 245,541.40 is: 368,312.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806,579.80 : 1,209,869.70 = 245,541.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806,579.80/1,209,869.70 = 245,541.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806,579.80x = 1,209,869.70 × 245,541.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806,579.80x = 297,073,099,955.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,073,099,955.58/806,579.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,312.10

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