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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811,844.80, 1,217,742.10 and 385,687.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811,844.80, 1,217,742.10 and 385,687.40 is: 578,519.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811,844.80 : 1,217,742.10 = 385,687.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811,844.80/1,217,742.10 = 385,687.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811,844.80x = 1,217,742.10 × 385,687.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811,844.80x = 469,667,784,419.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,667,784,419.54/811,844.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,519.18

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