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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,437.80, 1,200,248.60 and 463,766.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,437.80, 1,200,248.60 and 463,766.62 is: 694,545.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,437.80 : 1,200,248.60 = 463,766.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,437.80/1,200,248.60 = 463,766.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,437.80x = 1,200,248.60 × 463,766.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,437.80x = 556,635,236,381.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,635,236,381.73/801,437.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694,545.77

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