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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806,962.24, 1,210,638 and 245,962.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806,962.24, 1,210,638 and 245,962.72 is: 369,003.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806,962.24 : 1,210,638 = 245,962.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806,962.24/1,210,638 = 245,962.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806,962.24x = 1,210,638 × 245,962.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806,962.24x = 297,771,815,415.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,771,815,415.36/806,962.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,003.41

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