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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,328.20, 1,206,929.70 and 331,061.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,328.20, 1,206,929.70 and 331,061.40 is: 496,772.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,328.20 : 1,206,929.70 = 331,061.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,328.20/1,206,929.70 = 331,061.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,328.20x = 1,206,929.70 × 331,061.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,328.20x = 399,567,836,183.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,567,836,183.58/804,328.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,772.13

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