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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,857.60, 1,207,286.40 and 331,385.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,857.60, 1,207,286.40 and 331,385.60 is: 497,078.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,857.60 : 1,207,286.40 = 331,385.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,857.60/1,207,286.40 = 331,385.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,857.60x = 1,207,286.40 × 331,385.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,857.60x = 400,077,328,035.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,077,328,035.84/804,857.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,078.40

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