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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,597.80, 1,200,793.02 and 301,897

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,597.80, 1,200,793.02 and 301,897 is: 452,806.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,597.80 : 1,200,793.02 = 301,897 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,597.80/1,200,793.02 = 301,897/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,597.80x = 1,200,793.02 × 301,897
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,597.80x = 362,515,810,358.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,515,810,358.94/800,597.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,806.40

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