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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,546.90, 1,207,597.95 and 405,638.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,546.90, 1,207,597.95 and 405,638.10 is: 608,849.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,546.90 : 1,207,597.95 = 405,638.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,546.90/1,207,597.95 = 405,638.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,546.90x = 1,207,597.95 × 405,638.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,546.90x = 489,847,738,001.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,847,738,001.90/804,546.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,849.20

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