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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806,789.73, 1,209,902.49 and 238,019.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806,789.73, 1,209,902.49 and 238,019.84 is: 356,946.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806,789.73 : 1,209,902.49 = 238,019.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806,789.73/1,209,902.49 = 238,019.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806,789.73x = 1,209,902.49 × 238,019.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806,789.73x = 287,980,791,035.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,980,791,035.89/806,789.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,946.53

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