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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809,327.70, 1,213,991.55 and 389,423.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809,327.70, 1,213,991.55 and 389,423.70 is: 584,135.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809,327.70 : 1,213,991.55 = 389,423.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809,327.70/1,213,991.55 = 389,423.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809,327.70x = 1,213,991.55 × 389,423.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809,327.70x = 472,757,081,169.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,757,081,169.74/809,327.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,135.55

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