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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,897.20, 1,206,908.40 and 331,630.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,897.20, 1,206,908.40 and 331,630.40 is: 497,265.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,897.20 : 1,206,908.40 = 331,630.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,897.20/1,206,908.40 = 331,630.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,897.20x = 1,206,908.40 × 331,630.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,897.20x = 400,247,515,455.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,247,515,455.36/804,897.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,265.38

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