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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,791.20, 1,206,749.40 and 331,524.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,791.20, 1,206,749.40 and 331,524.40 is: 497,106.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,791.20 : 1,206,749.40 = 331,524.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,791.20/1,206,749.40 = 331,524.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,791.20x = 1,206,749.40 × 331,524.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,791.20x = 400,066,870,785.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,066,870,785.36/804,791.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,106.42

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