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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,562.67, 1,206,991.56 and 383,838.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,562.67, 1,206,991.56 and 383,838.50 is: 575,828.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,562.67 : 1,206,991.56 = 383,838.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,562.67/1,206,991.56 = 383,838.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,562.67x = 1,206,991.56 × 383,838.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,562.67x = 463,289,829,903.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,289,829,903.06/804,562.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,828.15

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