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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,983.70, 1,207,475.55 and 500,553.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,983.70, 1,207,475.55 and 500,553.30 is: 750,829.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,983.70 : 1,207,475.55 = 500,553.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,983.70/1,207,475.55 = 500,553.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,983.70x = 1,207,475.55 × 500,553.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,983.70x = 604,405,871,221.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,405,871,221.82/804,983.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,829.95

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