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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,426.06, 1,200,231 and 463,755.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,426.06, 1,200,231 and 463,755.24 is: 694,528.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,426.06 : 1,200,231 = 463,755.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,426.06/1,200,231 = 463,755.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,426.06x = 1,200,231 × 463,755.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,426.06x = 556,613,415,460.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,613,415,460.44/801,426.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694,528.72

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