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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,394.80, 1,206,179.55 and 425,520

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,394.80, 1,206,179.55 and 425,520 is: 638,061.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,394.80 : 1,206,179.55 = 425,520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,394.80/1,206,179.55 = 425,520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,394.80x = 1,206,179.55 × 425,520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,394.80x = 513,253,522,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,253,522,116/804,394.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,061.71

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