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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806,788.07, 1,209,899.97 and 238,018.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806,788.07, 1,209,899.97 and 238,018.13 is: 356,943.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806,788.07 : 1,209,899.97 = 238,018.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806,788.07/1,209,899.97 = 238,018.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806,788.07x = 1,209,899.97 × 238,018.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806,788.07x = 287,978,122,296.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,978,122,296.96/806,788.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,943.95

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