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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,579.26, 1,206,849.90 and 405,112.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,579.26, 1,206,849.90 and 405,112.64 is: 607,659.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,579.26 : 1,206,849.90 = 405,112.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,579.26/1,206,849.90 = 405,112.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,579.26x = 1,206,849.90 × 405,112.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,579.26x = 488,910,149,072.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,910,149,072.74/804,579.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,659.40

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