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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806,465.40, 1,208,531.70 and 356,818.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806,465.40, 1,208,531.70 and 356,818.20 is: 534,711.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806,465.40 : 1,208,531.70 = 356,818.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806,465.40/1,208,531.70 = 356,818.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806,465.40x = 1,208,531.70 × 356,818.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806,465.40x = 431,226,105,836.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,226,105,836.94/806,465.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,711.23

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