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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805,977.39, 1,207,969.63 and 406,732.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805,977.39, 1,207,969.63 and 406,732.34 is: 609,595.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805,977.39 : 1,207,969.63 = 406,732.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805,977.39/1,207,969.63 = 406,732.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805,977.39x = 1,207,969.63 × 406,732.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805,977.39x = 491,320,310,611.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,320,310,611.03/805,977.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,595.65

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