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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,749.80, 1,207,124.70 and 472,973.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,749.80, 1,207,124.70 and 472,973.80 is: 709,460.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,749.80 : 1,207,124.70 = 472,973.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,749.80/1,207,124.70 = 472,973.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,749.80x = 1,207,124.70 × 472,973.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,749.80x = 570,938,356,432.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,938,356,432.86/804,749.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,460.70

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