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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806,537.54, 1,209,806.31 and 333,235.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806,537.54, 1,209,806.31 and 333,235.17 is: 499,852.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806,537.54 : 1,209,806.31 = 333,235.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806,537.54/1,209,806.31 = 333,235.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806,537.54x = 1,209,806.31 × 333,235.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806,537.54x = 403,150,011,379.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,150,011,379.92/806,537.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,852.76

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