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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,953.80, 1,206,048.30 and 425,312.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,953.80, 1,206,048.30 and 425,312.20 is: 637,237.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,953.80 : 1,206,048.30 = 425,312.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,953.80/1,206,048.30 = 425,312.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,953.80x = 1,206,048.30 × 425,312.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,953.80x = 512,947,055,779.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,947,055,779.26/804,953.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,237.88

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