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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811,848.48, 1,217,747.52 and 385,691

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811,848.48, 1,217,747.52 and 385,691 is: 578,524.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811,848.48 : 1,217,747.52 = 385,691 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811,848.48/1,217,747.52 = 385,691/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811,848.48x = 1,217,747.52 × 385,691
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811,848.48x = 469,674,258,736.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,674,258,736.32/811,848.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,524.53

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