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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,843.90, 1,207,265.85 and 538,904.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,843.90, 1,207,265.85 and 538,904.70 is: 808,357.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,843.90 : 1,207,265.85 = 538,904.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,843.90/1,207,265.85 = 538,904.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,843.90x = 1,207,265.85 × 538,904.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,843.90x = 650,601,240,714.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,601,240,714.50/804,843.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808,357.05

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