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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806,437.60, 1,209,656.40 and 554,495.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806,437.60, 1,209,656.40 and 554,495.20 is: 831,742.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806,437.60 : 1,209,656.40 = 554,495.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806,437.60/1,209,656.40 = 554,495.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806,437.60x = 1,209,656.40 × 554,495.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806,437.60x = 670,748,667,449.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,748,667,449.28/806,437.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831,742.80

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