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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,991.40, 1,207,487.10 and 385,087.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,991.40, 1,207,487.10 and 385,087.40 is: 577,631.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,991.40 : 1,207,487.10 = 385,087.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,991.40/1,207,487.10 = 385,087.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,991.40x = 1,207,487.10 × 385,087.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,991.40x = 464,988,067,872.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,988,067,872.54/804,991.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,631.10

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