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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,953.90, 1,207,430.85 and 521,518.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,953.90, 1,207,430.85 and 521,518.70 is: 782,278.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,953.90 : 1,207,430.85 = 521,518.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,953.90/1,207,430.85 = 521,518.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,953.90x = 1,207,430.85 × 521,518.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,953.90x = 629,697,767,231.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,697,767,231.90/804,953.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782,278.05

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