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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,866.40, 1,207,299.60 and 521,431.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,866.40, 1,207,299.60 and 521,431.20 is: 782,146.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,866.40 : 1,207,299.60 = 521,431.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,866.40/1,207,299.60 = 521,431.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,866.40x = 1,207,299.60 × 521,431.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,866.40x = 629,523,679,187.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,523,679,187.52/804,866.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782,146.80

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