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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,866.99, 1,206,401.22 and 348,931.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,866.99, 1,206,401.22 and 348,931.89 is: 523,007.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,866.99 : 1,206,401.22 = 348,931.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,866.99/1,206,401.22 = 348,931.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,866.99x = 1,206,401.22 × 348,931.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,866.99x = 420,951,857,792.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,951,857,792.91/804,866.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,007.98

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