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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,813.60, 1,206,452.40 and 299,239.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,813.60, 1,206,452.40 and 299,239.20 is: 448,573.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,813.60 : 1,206,452.40 = 299,239.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,813.60/1,206,452.40 = 299,239.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,813.60x = 1,206,452.40 × 299,239.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,813.60x = 361,017,851,014.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,017,851,014.08/804,813.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,573.25

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