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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,421.48, 1,202,741.58 and 296,460.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,421.48, 1,202,741.58 and 296,460.04 is: 444,915.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,421.48 : 1,202,741.58 = 296,460.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,421.48/1,202,741.58 = 296,460.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,421.48x = 1,202,741.58 × 296,460.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,421.48x = 356,564,816,916.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,564,816,916.46/801,421.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,915.47

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