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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,379.38, 1,206,724.59 and 305,704.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,379.38, 1,206,724.59 and 305,704.50 is: 458,615.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,379.38 : 1,206,724.59 = 305,704.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,379.38/1,206,724.59 = 305,704.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,379.38x = 1,206,724.59 × 305,704.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,379.38x = 368,901,137,423.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,901,137,423.66/804,379.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,615.86

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