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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,573.30, 1,207,540.35 and 331,598.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,573.30, 1,207,540.35 and 331,598.10 is: 497,677.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,573.30 : 1,207,540.35 = 331,598.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,573.30/1,207,540.35 = 331,598.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,573.30x = 1,207,540.35 × 331,598.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,573.30x = 400,418,085,733.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,418,085,733.34/804,573.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,677.57

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