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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805,538.20, 1,206,924.90 and 383,906.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805,538.20, 1,206,924.90 and 383,906.20 is: 575,200.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805,538.20 : 1,206,924.90 = 383,906.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805,538.20/1,206,924.90 = 383,906.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805,538.20x = 1,206,924.90 × 383,906.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805,538.20x = 463,345,952,044.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,345,952,044.38/805,538.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,200.47

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