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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,547.80, 1,200,718.02 and 301,847

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,547.80, 1,200,718.02 and 301,847 is: 452,731.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,547.80 : 1,200,718.02 = 301,847 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,547.80/1,200,718.02 = 301,847/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,547.80x = 1,200,718.02 × 301,847
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,547.80x = 362,433,132,182.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,433,132,182.94/800,547.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,731.41

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