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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,937.50, 1,207,974.87 and 384,246.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,937.50, 1,207,974.87 and 384,246.18 is: 576,640.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,937.50 : 1,207,974.87 = 384,246.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,937.50/1,207,974.87 = 384,246.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,937.50x = 1,207,974.87 × 384,246.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,937.50x = 464,159,729,333.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,159,729,333.50/804,937.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576,640.71

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