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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,186.36, 1,206,280 and 504,877.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,186.36, 1,206,280 and 504,877.16 is: 757,316.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,186.36 : 1,206,280 = 504,877.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,186.36/1,206,280 = 504,877.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,186.36x = 1,206,280 × 504,877.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,186.36x = 609,023,220,564.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,023,220,564.80/804,186.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757,316.03

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