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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,042.20, 1,206,984.90 and 471,805.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,042.20, 1,206,984.90 and 471,805.40 is: 708,248.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,042.20 : 1,206,984.90 = 471,805.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,042.20/1,206,984.90 = 471,805.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,042.20x = 1,206,984.90 × 471,805.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,042.20x = 569,461,993,538.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,461,993,538.46/804,042.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,248.89

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