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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,815.40, 1,207,223.10 and 538,876.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,815.40, 1,207,223.10 and 538,876.20 is: 808,314.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,815.40 : 1,207,223.10 = 538,876.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,815.40/1,207,223.10 = 538,876.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,815.40x = 1,207,223.10 × 538,876.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,815.40x = 650,543,796,680.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,543,796,680.22/804,815.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808,314.30

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