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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,973.20, 1,207,459.80 and 431,725.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,973.20, 1,207,459.80 and 431,725.20 is: 647,587.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,973.20 : 1,207,459.80 = 431,725.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,973.20/1,207,459.80 = 431,725.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,973.20x = 1,207,459.80 × 431,725.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,973.20x = 521,290,823,646.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,290,823,646.96/804,973.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,587.80

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