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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807,521.70, 1,209,788.10 and 470,723.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807,521.70, 1,209,788.10 and 470,723.70 is: 705,214.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807,521.70 : 1,209,788.10 = 470,723.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807,521.70/1,209,788.10 = 470,723.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807,521.70x = 1,209,788.10 × 470,723.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807,521.70x = 569,475,930,647.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,475,930,647.97/807,521.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,214.40

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