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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,557.80, 1,207,517.10 and 331,582.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,557.80, 1,207,517.10 and 331,582.60 is: 497,654.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,557.80 : 1,207,517.10 = 331,582.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,557.80/1,207,517.10 = 331,582.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,557.80x = 1,207,517.10 × 331,582.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,557.80x = 400,391,659,562.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,391,659,562.46/804,557.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,654.31

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