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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,579.80, 1,206,869.70 and 524,643.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,579.80, 1,206,869.70 and 524,643.80 is: 786,965.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,579.80 : 1,206,869.70 = 524,643.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,579.80/1,206,869.70 = 524,643.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,579.80x = 1,206,869.70 × 524,643.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,579.80x = 633,176,705,512.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,176,705,512.86/804,579.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,965.70

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