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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,578.30, 1,206,867.45 and 524,642.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,578.30, 1,206,867.45 and 524,642.30 is: 786,963.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,578.30 : 1,206,867.45 = 524,642.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,578.30/1,206,867.45 = 524,642.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,578.30x = 1,206,867.45 × 524,642.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,578.30x = 633,173,714,763.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,173,714,763.14/804,578.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,963.45

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