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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805,858.45, 1,207,569.78 and 539,141.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805,858.45, 1,207,569.78 and 539,141.50 is: 807,897.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805,858.45 : 1,207,569.78 = 539,141.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805,858.45/1,207,569.78 = 539,141.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805,858.45x = 1,207,569.78 × 539,141.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805,858.45x = 651,050,982,543.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,050,982,543.87/805,858.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807,897.44

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