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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805,223.20, 1,207,834.80 and 331,664.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805,223.20, 1,207,834.80 and 331,664.80 is: 497,497.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805,223.20 : 1,207,834.80 = 331,664.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805,223.20/1,207,834.80 = 331,664.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805,223.20x = 1,207,834.80 × 331,664.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805,223.20x = 400,596,287,375.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,596,287,375.04/805,223.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,497.20

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