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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,548.80, 1,200,719.52 and 301,848

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,548.80, 1,200,719.52 and 301,848 is: 452,732.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,548.80 : 1,200,719.52 = 301,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,548.80/1,200,719.52 = 301,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,548.80x = 1,200,719.52 × 301,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,548.80x = 362,434,785,672.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,434,785,672.96/800,548.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,732.91

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