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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811,811.31, 1,217,691.86 and 385,653.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811,811.31, 1,217,691.86 and 385,653.92 is: 578,468.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811,811.31 : 1,217,691.86 = 385,653.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811,811.31/1,217,691.86 = 385,653.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811,811.31x = 1,217,691.86 × 385,653.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811,811.31x = 469,607,631,144.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,607,631,144.36/811,811.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,468.94

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