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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,425.60, 1,202,138.40 and 381,521.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,425.60, 1,202,138.40 and 381,521.60 is: 572,282.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,425.60 : 1,202,138.40 = 381,521.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,425.60/1,202,138.40 = 381,521.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,425.60x = 1,202,138.40 × 381,521.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,425.60x = 458,641,765,789.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,641,765,789.44/801,425.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,282.40

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