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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,905,857, 4,358,785.50 and 804,609

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,905,857, 4,358,785.50 and 804,609 is: 1,206,913.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,905,857 : 4,358,785.50 = 804,609 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,905,857/4,358,785.50 = 804,609/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,905,857x = 4,358,785.50 × 804,609
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,905,857x = 3,507,118,042,369.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,507,118,042,369.50/2,905,857
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206,913.50

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