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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,737.90, 1,207,252.65 and 404,371.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,737.90, 1,207,252.65 and 404,371.10 is: 606,629.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,737.90 : 1,207,252.65 = 404,371.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,737.90/1,207,252.65 = 404,371.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,737.90x = 1,207,252.65 × 404,371.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,737.90x = 488,178,082,058.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,178,082,058.42/804,737.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,629.91

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