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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805,992.62, 1,112,428.80 and 462,059.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805,992.62, 1,112,428.80 and 462,059.51 is: 637,733.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805,992.62 : 1,112,428.80 = 462,059.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805,992.62/1,112,428.80 = 462,059.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805,992.62x = 1,112,428.80 × 462,059.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805,992.62x = 514,008,300,675.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,008,300,675.74/805,992.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,733.26

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