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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807,615.60, 1,211,204.70 and 238,995.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807,615.60, 1,211,204.70 and 238,995.60 is: 358,428.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807,615.60 : 1,211,204.70 = 238,995.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807,615.60/1,211,204.70 = 238,995.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807,615.60x = 1,211,204.70 × 238,995.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807,615.60x = 289,472,593,999.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,472,593,999.32/807,615.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,428.68

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