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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,586.90, 1,207,657.95 and 405,678.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,586.90, 1,207,657.95 and 405,678.10 is: 608,909.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,586.90 : 1,207,657.95 = 405,678.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,586.90/1,207,657.95 = 405,678.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,586.90x = 1,207,657.95 × 405,678.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,586.90x = 489,920,382,605.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,920,382,605.90/804,586.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,909.22

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