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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,596.80, 1,200,791.52 and 301,896

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,596.80, 1,200,791.52 and 301,896 is: 452,804.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,596.80 : 1,200,791.52 = 301,896 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,596.80/1,200,791.52 = 301,896/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,596.80x = 1,200,791.52 × 301,896
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,596.80x = 362,514,156,721.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,514,156,721.92/800,596.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,804.90

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