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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,974.40, 1,207,607.40 and 404,607.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,974.40, 1,207,607.40 and 404,607.60 is: 606,984.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,974.40 : 1,207,607.40 = 404,607.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,974.40/1,207,607.40 = 404,607.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,974.40x = 1,207,607.40 × 404,607.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,974.40x = 488,607,131,856.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,607,131,856.24/804,974.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,984.68

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