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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,589.80, 1,207,565.10 and 331,614.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,589.80, 1,207,565.10 and 331,614.60 is: 497,702.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,589.80 : 1,207,565.10 = 331,614.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,589.80/1,207,565.10 = 331,614.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,589.80x = 1,207,565.10 × 331,614.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,589.80x = 400,446,217,610.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,446,217,610.46/804,589.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,702.33

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