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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,381.38, 1,206,727.59 and 305,706.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,381.38, 1,206,727.59 and 305,706.50 is: 458,618.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,381.38 : 1,206,727.59 = 305,706.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,381.38/1,206,727.59 = 305,706.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,381.38x = 1,206,727.59 × 305,706.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,381.38x = 368,904,467,992.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,904,467,992.34/804,381.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,618.86

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