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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,525.88, 1,204,182.84 and 322,734.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,525.88, 1,204,182.84 and 322,734.28 is: 484,259.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,525.88 : 1,204,182.84 = 322,734.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,525.88/1,204,182.84 = 322,734.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,525.88x = 1,204,182.84 × 322,734.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,525.88x = 388,631,080,242.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,631,080,242.08/802,525.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,259.87

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