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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805,582.40, 1,206,991.20 and 524,955.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805,582.40, 1,206,991.20 and 524,955.20 is: 786,531.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805,582.40 : 1,206,991.20 = 524,955.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805,582.40/1,206,991.20 = 524,955.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805,582.40x = 1,206,991.20 × 524,955.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805,582.40x = 633,616,306,794.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,616,306,794.24/805,582.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,531.96

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