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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807,864.60, 1,211,796.90 and 239,266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807,864.60, 1,211,796.90 and 239,266.20 is: 358,899.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807,864.60 : 1,211,796.90 = 239,266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807,864.60/1,211,796.90 = 239,266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807,864.60x = 1,211,796.90 × 239,266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807,864.60x = 289,942,039,434.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,942,039,434.78/807,864.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,899.30

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