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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,913.40, 1,207,370.10 and 521,478.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,913.40, 1,207,370.10 and 521,478.20 is: 782,217.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,913.40 : 1,207,370.10 = 521,478.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,913.40/1,207,370.10 = 521,478.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,913.40x = 1,207,370.10 × 521,478.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,913.40x = 629,617,186,481.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,617,186,481.82/804,913.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782,217.30

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