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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,971.60, 1,207,457.40 and 431,723.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,971.60, 1,207,457.40 and 431,723.60 is: 647,585.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,971.60 : 1,207,457.40 = 431,723.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,971.60/1,207,457.40 = 431,723.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,971.60x = 1,207,457.40 × 431,723.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,971.60x = 521,287,855,574.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,287,855,574.64/804,971.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,585.40

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