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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,719.20, 1,208,000.40 and 472,482.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,719.20, 1,208,000.40 and 472,482.40 is: 709,264.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,719.20 : 1,208,000.40 = 472,482.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,719.20/1,208,000.40 = 472,482.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,719.20x = 1,208,000.40 × 472,482.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,719.20x = 570,758,928,192.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,758,928,192.96/804,719.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,264.71

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