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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,437.85, 1,200,835.88 and 421,536.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,437.85, 1,200,835.88 and 421,536.95 is: 632,399.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,437.85 : 1,200,835.88 = 421,536.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,437.85/1,200,835.88 = 421,536.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,437.85x = 1,200,835.88 × 421,536.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,437.85x = 506,196,692,198.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,196,692,198.08/800,437.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,399.74

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