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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806,494.20, 1,209,741.30 and 557,662.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806,494.20, 1,209,741.30 and 557,662.20 is: 836,493.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806,494.20 : 1,209,741.30 = 557,662.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806,494.20/1,209,741.30 = 557,662.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806,494.20x = 1,209,741.30 × 557,662.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806,494.20x = 674,626,994,788.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,626,994,788.86/806,494.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836,493.30

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