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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805,161.20, 1,206,359.40 and 383,529.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805,161.20, 1,206,359.40 and 383,529.20 is: 574,635.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805,161.20 : 1,206,359.40 = 383,529.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805,161.20/1,206,359.40 = 383,529.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805,161.20x = 1,206,359.40 × 383,529.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805,161.20x = 462,674,055,594.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,674,055,594.48/805,161.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,635.31

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