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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,941.65, 1,207,412.48 and 521,506.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,941.65, 1,207,412.48 and 521,506.45 is: 782,259.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,941.65 : 1,207,412.48 = 521,506.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,941.65/1,207,412.48 = 521,506.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,941.65x = 1,207,412.48 × 521,506.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,941.65x = 629,673,396,130.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,673,396,130.50/804,941.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782,259.68

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