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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,468.24, 1,206,703.48 and 342,727.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,468.24, 1,206,703.48 and 342,727.20 is: 514,091.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,468.24 : 1,206,703.48 = 342,727.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,468.24/1,206,703.48 = 342,727.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,468.24x = 1,206,703.48 × 342,727.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,468.24x = 413,570,104,930.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,570,104,930.66/804,468.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,091.28

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