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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806,789.82, 1,209,902.58 and 238,019.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806,789.82, 1,209,902.58 and 238,019.88 is: 356,946.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806,789.82 : 1,209,902.58 = 238,019.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806,789.82/1,209,902.58 = 238,019.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806,789.82x = 1,209,902.58 × 238,019.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806,789.82x = 287,980,866,903.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,980,866,903.29/806,789.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,946.58

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