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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805,599.97, 1,208,399.95 and 383,596.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805,599.97, 1,208,399.95 and 383,596.45 is: 575,394.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805,599.97 : 1,208,399.95 = 383,596.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805,599.97/1,208,399.95 = 383,596.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805,599.97x = 1,208,399.95 × 383,596.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805,599.97x = 463,537,928,458.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,537,928,458.67/805,599.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,394.67

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