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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805,271.76, 1,111,296.24 and 442,704.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805,271.76, 1,111,296.24 and 442,704.76 is: 610,944.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805,271.76 : 1,111,296.24 = 442,704.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805,271.76/1,111,296.24 = 442,704.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805,271.76x = 1,111,296.24 × 442,704.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805,271.76x = 491,976,132,439.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,976,132,439.86/805,271.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610,944.23

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