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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,185.36, 1,206,278.50 and 504,876.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,185.36, 1,206,278.50 and 504,876.16 is: 757,314.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,185.36 : 1,206,278.50 = 504,876.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,185.36/1,206,278.50 = 504,876.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,185.36x = 1,206,278.50 × 504,876.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,185.36x = 609,021,262,975.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,021,262,975.48/804,185.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757,314.53

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