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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805,599.40, 1,207,016.70 and 524,972.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805,599.40, 1,207,016.70 and 524,972.20 is: 786,557.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805,599.40 : 1,207,016.70 = 524,972.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805,599.40/1,207,016.70 = 524,972.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805,599.40x = 1,207,016.70 × 524,972.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805,599.40x = 633,650,212,435.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,650,212,435.74/805,599.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,557.45

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