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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807,538.60, 1,211,307.90 and 246,572.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807,538.60, 1,211,307.90 and 246,572.20 is: 369,858.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807,538.60 : 1,211,307.90 = 246,572.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807,538.60/1,211,307.90 = 246,572.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807,538.60x = 1,211,307.90 × 246,572.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807,538.60x = 298,674,853,780.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,674,853,780.38/807,538.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,858.30

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