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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,843.60, 1,207,265.40 and 521,408.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,843.60, 1,207,265.40 and 521,408.40 is: 782,112.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,843.60 : 1,207,265.40 = 521,408.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,843.60/1,207,265.40 = 521,408.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,843.60x = 1,207,265.40 × 521,408.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,843.60x = 629,478,320,589.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,478,320,589.36/804,843.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782,112.60

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