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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806,752.86, 1,209,847.26 and 237,982.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806,752.86, 1,209,847.26 and 237,982.96 is: 356,891.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806,752.86 : 1,209,847.26 = 237,982.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806,752.86/1,209,847.26 = 237,982.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806,752.86x = 1,209,847.26 × 237,982.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806,752.86x = 287,923,033,818.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,923,033,818.11/806,752.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,891.25

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