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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,514.86, 1,203,929.64 and 297,079.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,514.86, 1,203,929.64 and 297,079.72 is: 445,677.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,514.86 : 1,203,929.64 = 297,079.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,514.86/1,203,929.64 = 297,079.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,514.86x = 1,203,929.64 × 297,079.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,514.86x = 357,663,080,350.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,663,080,350.90/802,514.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,677.83

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