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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,872.70, 1,206,871.65 and 331,605.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,872.70, 1,206,871.65 and 331,605.90 is: 497,228.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,872.70 : 1,206,871.65 = 331,605.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,872.70/1,206,871.65 = 331,605.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,872.70x = 1,206,871.65 × 331,605.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,872.70x = 400,205,759,682.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,205,759,682.74/804,872.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,228.64

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