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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805,205.55, 1,209,406.73 and 481,617.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805,205.55, 1,209,406.73 and 481,617.03 is: 723,381.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805,205.55 : 1,209,406.73 = 481,617.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805,205.55/1,209,406.73 = 481,617.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805,205.55x = 1,209,406.73 × 481,617.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805,205.55x = 582,470,877,364.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,470,877,364.61/805,205.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,381.60

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