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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809,256.83, 1,214,057.16 and 240,639.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809,256.83, 1,214,057.16 and 240,639.26 is: 361,010.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809,256.83 : 1,214,057.16 = 240,639.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809,256.83/1,214,057.16 = 240,639.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809,256.83x = 1,214,057.16 × 240,639.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809,256.83x = 292,149,810,509.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,149,810,509.82/809,256.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,010.01

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