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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805,489.52, 1,208,170.62 and 468,315

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805,489.52, 1,208,170.62 and 468,315 is: 702,435.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805,489.52 : 1,208,170.62 = 468,315 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805,489.52/1,208,170.62 = 468,315/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805,489.52x = 1,208,170.62 × 468,315
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805,489.52x = 565,804,423,905.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,804,423,905.30/805,489.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,435.49

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