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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,869.40, 1,207,304.10 and 521,434.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,869.40, 1,207,304.10 and 521,434.20 is: 782,151.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,869.40 : 1,207,304.10 = 521,434.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,869.40/1,207,304.10 = 521,434.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,869.40x = 1,207,304.10 × 521,434.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,869.40x = 629,529,647,540.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,529,647,540.22/804,869.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782,151.30

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