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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805,462.53, 1,206,561.88 and 372,564.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805,462.53, 1,206,561.88 and 372,564.73 is: 558,092.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805,462.53 : 1,206,561.88 = 372,564.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805,462.53/1,206,561.88 = 372,564.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805,462.53x = 1,206,561.88 × 372,564.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805,462.53x = 449,522,401,050.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,522,401,050.49/805,462.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,092.26

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