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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805,491.52, 1,208,173.62 and 468,317

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805,491.52, 1,208,173.62 and 468,317 is: 702,438.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805,491.52 : 1,208,173.62 = 468,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805,491.52/1,208,173.62 = 468,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805,491.52x = 1,208,173.62 × 468,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805,491.52x = 565,808,245,197.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,808,245,197.54/805,491.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,438.49

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