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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805,166.20, 1,208,267.70 and 468,206.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805,166.20, 1,208,267.70 and 468,206.20 is: 702,610.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805,166.20 : 1,208,267.70 = 468,206.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805,166.20/1,208,267.70 = 468,206.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805,166.20x = 1,208,267.70 × 468,206.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805,166.20x = 565,718,428,399.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,718,428,399.74/805,166.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,610.75

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