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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806,429.40, 1,209,789.90 and 406,062.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806,429.40, 1,209,789.90 and 406,062.60 is: 609,167.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806,429.40 : 1,209,789.90 = 406,062.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806,429.40/1,209,789.90 = 406,062.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806,429.40x = 1,209,789.90 × 406,062.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806,429.40x = 491,250,432,247.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,250,432,247.74/806,429.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,167.31

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