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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,562.40, 1,207,621.20 and 405,653.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,562.40, 1,207,621.20 and 405,653.60 is: 608,872.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,562.40 : 1,207,621.20 = 405,653.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,562.40/1,207,621.20 = 405,653.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,562.40x = 1,207,621.20 × 405,653.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,562.40x = 489,875,887,216.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,875,887,216.32/804,562.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,872.46

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