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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,734.20, 1,208,022.90 and 472,497.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,734.20, 1,208,022.90 and 472,497.40 is: 709,287.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,734.20 : 1,208,022.90 = 472,497.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,734.20/1,208,022.90 = 472,497.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,734.20x = 1,208,022.90 × 472,497.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,734.20x = 570,787,679,390.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,787,679,390.46/804,734.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,287.21

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