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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,922.40, 1,206,001.20 and 524,295.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,922.40, 1,206,001.20 and 524,295.20 is: 785,542.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,922.40 : 1,206,001.20 = 524,295.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,922.40/1,206,001.20 = 524,295.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,922.40x = 1,206,001.20 × 524,295.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,922.40x = 632,300,640,354.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,300,640,354.24/804,922.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785,542.36

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