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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835,901.08, 1,253,851.64 and 204,809.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835,901.08, 1,253,851.64 and 204,809.44 is: 307,214.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835,901.08 : 1,253,851.64 = 204,809.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835,901.08/1,253,851.64 = 204,809.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835,901.08x = 1,253,851.64 × 204,809.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835,901.08x = 256,800,652,231.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,800,652,231.48/835,901.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,214.16

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