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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,725.96, 1,199,844.77 and 504,615.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,725.96, 1,199,844.77 and 504,615.88 is: 756,139.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,725.96 : 1,199,844.77 = 504,615.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,725.96/1,199,844.77 = 504,615.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,725.96x = 1,199,844.77 × 504,615.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,725.96x = 605,460,718,477.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,460,718,477.72/800,725.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756,139.74

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