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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,055.20, 1,207,004.40 and 471,818.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,055.20, 1,207,004.40 and 471,818.40 is: 708,268.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,055.20 : 1,207,004.40 = 471,818.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,055.20/1,207,004.40 = 471,818.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,055.20x = 1,207,004.40 × 471,818.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,055.20x = 569,486,884,800.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,486,884,800.96/804,055.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,268.39

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