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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,707.17, 1,200,494.87 and 373,791.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,707.17, 1,200,494.87 and 373,791.11 is: 560,422.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,707.17 : 1,200,494.87 = 373,791.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,707.17/1,200,494.87 = 373,791.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,707.17x = 1,200,494.87 × 373,791.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,707.17x = 448,734,305,639.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,734,305,639.47/800,707.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,422.49

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