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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,156.40, 1,206,234.60 and 520,721.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,156.40, 1,206,234.60 and 520,721.20 is: 781,081.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,156.40 : 1,206,234.60 = 520,721.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,156.40/1,206,234.60 = 520,721.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,156.40x = 1,206,234.60 × 520,721.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,156.40x = 628,111,928,393.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,111,928,393.52/804,156.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781,081.80

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