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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,228.40, 1,204,960.20 and 523,601.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,228.40, 1,204,960.20 and 523,601.20 is: 784,501.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,228.40 : 1,204,960.20 = 523,601.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,228.40/1,204,960.20 = 523,601.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,228.40x = 1,204,960.20 × 523,601.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,228.40x = 630,918,606,672.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,918,606,672.24/804,228.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784,501.77

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