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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,973.90, 1,207,460.85 and 362,605.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,973.90, 1,207,460.85 and 362,605.90 is: 543,908.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,973.90 : 1,207,460.85 = 362,605.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,973.90/1,207,460.85 = 362,605.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,973.90x = 1,207,460.85 × 362,605.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,973.90x = 437,832,428,229.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,832,428,229.02/804,973.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,908.85

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