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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,458.12, 1,204,849.32 and 384,029.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,458.12, 1,204,849.32 and 384,029.24 is: 575,166.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,458.12 : 1,204,849.32 = 384,029.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,458.12/1,204,849.32 = 384,029.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,458.12x = 1,204,849.32 × 384,029.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,458.12x = 462,697,368,674.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,697,368,674.12/804,458.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,166.51

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