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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,136.44, 1,206,020.42 and 480,016.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,136.44, 1,206,020.42 and 480,016.12 is: 719,914.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,136.44 : 1,206,020.42 = 480,016.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,136.44/1,206,020.42 = 480,016.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,136.44x = 1,206,020.42 × 480,016.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,136.44x = 578,909,242,649.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,909,242,649.17/804,136.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719,914.20

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