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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,942.90, 1,207,414.35 and 362,574.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,942.90, 1,207,414.35 and 362,574.90 is: 543,862.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,942.90 : 1,207,414.35 = 362,574.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,942.90/1,207,414.35 = 362,574.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,942.90x = 1,207,414.35 × 362,574.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,942.90x = 437,778,137,209.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,778,137,209.82/804,942.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,862.35

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