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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,031.81, 1,202,653.85 and 396,755.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,031.81, 1,202,653.85 and 396,755.73 is: 594,938.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,031.81 : 1,202,653.85 = 396,755.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,031.81/1,202,653.85 = 396,755.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,031.81x = 1,202,653.85 × 396,755.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,031.81x = 477,159,804,210.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,159,804,210.28/802,031.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,938.76

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