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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,606.80, 1,205,410.20 and 520,171.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,606.80, 1,205,410.20 and 520,171.60 is: 780,257.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,606.80 : 1,205,410.20 = 520,171.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,606.80/1,205,410.20 = 520,171.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,606.80x = 1,205,410.20 × 520,171.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,606.80x = 627,020,152,390.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,020,152,390.32/803,606.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,257.40

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