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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,985.40, 1,207,478.10 and 521,550.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,985.40, 1,207,478.10 and 521,550.20 is: 782,325.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,985.40 : 1,207,478.10 = 521,550.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,985.40/1,207,478.10 = 521,550.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,985.40x = 1,207,478.10 × 521,550.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,985.40x = 629,760,444,550.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,760,444,550.62/804,985.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782,325.30

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