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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,695.20, 1,207,964.40 and 472,458.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,695.20, 1,207,964.40 and 472,458.40 is: 709,228.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,695.20 : 1,207,964.40 = 472,458.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,695.20/1,207,964.40 = 472,458.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,695.20x = 1,207,964.40 × 472,458.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,695.20x = 570,712,927,680.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,712,927,680.96/804,695.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,228.70

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