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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805,217.70, 1,207,826.55 and 539,796.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805,217.70, 1,207,826.55 and 539,796.90 is: 809,695.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805,217.70 : 1,207,826.55 = 539,796.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805,217.70/1,207,826.55 = 539,796.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805,217.70x = 1,207,826.55 × 539,796.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805,217.70x = 651,981,027,427.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,981,027,427.70/805,217.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809,695.35

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