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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805,129.46, 1,207,891.93 and 400,512.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805,129.46, 1,207,891.93 and 400,512.59 is: 600,867.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805,129.46 : 1,207,891.93 = 400,512.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805,129.46/1,207,891.93 = 400,512.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805,129.46x = 1,207,891.93 × 400,512.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805,129.46x = 483,775,925,324.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,775,925,324.40/805,129.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,867.25

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