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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,858.60, 1,207,287.90 and 331,386.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,858.60, 1,207,287.90 and 331,386.60 is: 497,079.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,858.60 : 1,207,287.90 = 331,386.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,858.60/1,207,287.90 = 331,386.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,858.60x = 1,207,287.90 × 331,386.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,858.60x = 400,079,032,402.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,079,032,402.14/804,858.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,079.90

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