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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,586.30, 1,206,879.45 and 524,650.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,586.30, 1,206,879.45 and 524,650.30 is: 786,975.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,586.30 : 1,206,879.45 = 524,650.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,586.30/1,206,879.45 = 524,650.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,586.30x = 1,206,879.45 × 524,650.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,586.30x = 633,189,665,506.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,189,665,506.34/804,586.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,975.45

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