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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,982.40, 1,207,473.60 and 385,078.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,982.40, 1,207,473.60 and 385,078.40 is: 577,617.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,982.40 : 1,207,473.60 = 385,078.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,982.40/1,207,473.60 = 385,078.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,982.40x = 1,207,473.60 × 385,078.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,982.40x = 464,972,001,930.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,972,001,930.24/804,982.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,617.60

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