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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805,102.78, 1,207,187.60 and 331,252.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805,102.78, 1,207,187.60 and 331,252.78 is: 496,687.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805,102.78 : 1,207,187.60 = 331,252.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805,102.78/1,207,187.60 = 331,252.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805,102.78x = 1,207,187.60 × 331,252.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805,102.78x = 399,884,248,481.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,884,248,481.53/805,102.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,687.20

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