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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,566.40, 1,207,627.20 and 405,657.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,566.40, 1,207,627.20 and 405,657.60 is: 608,878.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,566.40 : 1,207,627.20 = 405,657.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,566.40/1,207,627.20 = 405,657.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,566.40x = 1,207,627.20 × 405,657.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,566.40x = 489,883,151,646.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,883,151,646.72/804,566.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,878.46

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