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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,921.90, 1,206,000.45 and 524,294.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,921.90, 1,206,000.45 and 524,294.70 is: 785,541.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,921.90 : 1,206,000.45 = 524,294.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,921.90/1,206,000.45 = 524,294.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,921.90x = 1,206,000.45 × 524,294.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,921.90x = 632,299,644,132.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,299,644,132.62/804,921.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785,541.61

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