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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,847.40, 1,207,271.10 and 538,908.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,847.40, 1,207,271.10 and 538,908.20 is: 808,362.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,847.40 : 1,207,271.10 = 538,908.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,847.40/1,207,271.10 = 538,908.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,847.40x = 1,207,271.10 × 538,908.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,847.40x = 650,608,295,413.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,608,295,413.02/804,847.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808,362.30

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