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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,301.96, 1,206,655.92 and 377,759.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,301.96, 1,206,655.92 and 377,759.04 is: 566,733.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,301.96 : 1,206,655.92 = 377,759.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,301.96/1,206,655.92 = 377,759.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,301.96x = 1,206,655.92 × 377,759.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,301.96x = 455,825,181,949.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,825,181,949.52/804,301.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,733.89

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