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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,585.60, 1,206,878.40 and 431,337.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,585.60, 1,206,878.40 and 431,337.60 is: 647,006.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,585.60 : 1,206,878.40 = 431,337.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,585.60/1,206,878.40 = 431,337.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,585.60x = 1,206,878.40 × 431,337.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,585.60x = 520,572,032,547.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,572,032,547.84/804,585.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,006.40

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