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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806,208.32, 1,209,779.76 and 406,880.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806,208.32, 1,209,779.76 and 406,880.30 is: 610,556.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806,208.32 : 1,209,779.76 = 406,880.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806,208.32/1,209,779.76 = 406,880.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806,208.32x = 1,209,779.76 × 406,880.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806,208.32x = 492,235,551,682.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,235,551,682.73/806,208.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610,556.28

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