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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,943.10, 1,207,414.65 and 385,039.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,943.10, 1,207,414.65 and 385,039.10 is: 577,558.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,943.10 : 1,207,414.65 = 385,039.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,943.10/1,207,414.65 = 385,039.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,943.10x = 1,207,414.65 × 385,039.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,943.10x = 464,901,850,162.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,901,850,162.82/804,943.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,558.65

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