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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,867.20, 1,207,300.80 and 486,002.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,867.20, 1,207,300.80 and 486,002.60 is: 729,003.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,867.20 : 1,207,300.80 = 486,002.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,867.20/1,207,300.80 = 486,002.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,867.20x = 1,207,300.80 × 486,002.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,867.20x = 586,751,327,782.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,751,327,782.08/804,867.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729,003.90

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