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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,557.80, 1,200,733.02 and 301,857

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,557.80, 1,200,733.02 and 301,857 is: 452,746.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,557.80 : 1,200,733.02 = 301,857 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,557.80/1,200,733.02 = 301,857/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,557.80x = 1,200,733.02 × 301,857
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,557.80x = 362,449,667,218.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,449,667,218.14/800,557.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,746.41

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