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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,444.60, 1,200,846 and 421,543.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,444.60, 1,200,846 and 421,543.72 is: 632,409.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,444.60 : 1,200,846 = 421,543.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,444.60/1,200,846 = 421,543.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,444.60x = 1,200,846 × 421,543.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,444.60x = 506,209,089,987.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,209,089,987.12/800,444.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,409.90

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