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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805,233.60, 1,207,850.40 and 431,985.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805,233.60, 1,207,850.40 and 431,985.60 is: 647,978.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805,233.60 : 1,207,850.40 = 431,985.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805,233.60/1,207,850.40 = 431,985.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805,233.60x = 1,207,850.40 × 431,985.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805,233.60x = 521,773,979,754.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,773,979,754.24/805,233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,978.40

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