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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,503.69, 1,206,739.71 and 324,718.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,503.69, 1,206,739.71 and 324,718.76 is: 487,071.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,503.69 : 1,206,739.71 = 324,718.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,503.69/1,206,739.71 = 324,718.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,503.69x = 1,206,739.71 × 324,718.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,503.69x = 391,851,022,273.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,851,022,273.96/804,503.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,071.75

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