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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,558.30, 1,200,733.77 and 301,857.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,558.30, 1,200,733.77 and 301,857.50 is: 452,747.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,558.30 : 1,200,733.77 = 301,857.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,558.30/1,200,733.77 = 301,857.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,558.30x = 1,200,733.77 × 301,857.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,558.30x = 362,450,493,977.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,450,493,977.78/800,558.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,747.16

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