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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,712.40, 1,207,068.60 and 405,198.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,712.40, 1,207,068.60 and 405,198.80 is: 607,798.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,712.40 : 1,207,068.60 = 405,198.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,712.40/1,207,068.60 = 405,198.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,712.40x = 1,207,068.60 × 405,198.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,712.40x = 489,102,748,237.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,102,748,237.68/804,712.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,798.20

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