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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805,211.20, 1,208,335.20 and 468,251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805,211.20, 1,208,335.20 and 468,251.20 is: 702,678.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805,211.20 : 1,208,335.20 = 468,251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805,211.20/1,208,335.20 = 468,251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805,211.20x = 1,208,335.20 × 468,251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805,211.20x = 565,804,407,402.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,804,407,402.24/805,211.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,678.26

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