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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,772.80, 1,207,159.20 and 472,996.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,772.80, 1,207,159.20 and 472,996.80 is: 709,495.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,772.80 : 1,207,159.20 = 472,996.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,772.80/1,207,159.20 = 472,996.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,772.80x = 1,207,159.20 × 472,996.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,772.80x = 570,982,438,690.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,982,438,690.56/804,772.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,495.20

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