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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,538.13, 1,206,788.49 and 405,071.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,538.13, 1,206,788.49 and 405,071.64 is: 607,598.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,538.13 : 1,206,788.49 = 405,071.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,538.13/1,206,788.49 = 405,071.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,538.13x = 1,206,788.49 × 405,071.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,538.13x = 488,835,792,777.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,835,792,777.42/804,538.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,598.04

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