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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840,794.64, 1,261,183.52 and 385,256.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840,794.64, 1,261,183.52 and 385,256.72 is: 577,881.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840,794.64 : 1,261,183.52 = 385,256.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840,794.64/1,261,183.52 = 385,256.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840,794.64x = 1,261,183.52 × 385,256.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840,794.64x = 485,879,426,233.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,879,426,233.25/840,794.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,881.21

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