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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,914.40, 1,207,371.60 and 521,479.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,914.40, 1,207,371.60 and 521,479.20 is: 782,218.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,914.40 : 1,207,371.60 = 521,479.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,914.40/1,207,371.60 = 521,479.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,914.40x = 1,207,371.60 × 521,479.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,914.40x = 629,619,176,070.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,619,176,070.72/804,914.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782,218.80

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