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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,598.26, 1,206,878.40 and 405,131.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,598.26, 1,206,878.40 and 405,131.64 is: 607,687.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,598.26 : 1,206,878.40 = 405,131.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,598.26/1,206,878.40 = 405,131.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,598.26x = 1,206,878.40 × 405,131.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,598.26x = 488,944,625,472.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,944,625,472.58/804,598.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,687.90

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