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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805,308, 1,111,296.72 and 442,729.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805,308, 1,111,296.72 and 442,729.20 is: 610,950.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805,308 : 1,111,296.72 = 442,729.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805,308/1,111,296.72 = 442,729.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805,308x = 1,111,296.72 × 442,729.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805,308x = 492,003,507,808.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,003,507,808.22/805,308
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610,950.73

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