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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,439.92, 1,202,769.24 and 296,478.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,439.92, 1,202,769.24 and 296,478.48 is: 444,943.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,439.92 : 1,202,769.24 = 296,478.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,439.92/1,202,769.24 = 296,478.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,439.92x = 1,202,769.24 × 296,478.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,439.92x = 356,595,196,065.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,595,196,065.96/801,439.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,943.14

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