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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,740.90, 1,207,257.15 and 404,374.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,740.90, 1,207,257.15 and 404,374.10 is: 606,634.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,740.90 : 1,207,257.15 = 404,374.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,740.90/1,207,257.15 = 404,374.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,740.90x = 1,207,257.15 × 404,374.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,740.90x = 488,183,523,499.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,183,523,499.82/804,740.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,634.41

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