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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,526.08, 1,203,439.17 and 303,540.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,526.08, 1,203,439.17 and 303,540.16 is: 455,177.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,526.08 : 1,203,439.17 = 303,540.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,526.08/1,203,439.17 = 303,540.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,526.08x = 1,203,439.17 × 303,540.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,526.08x = 365,292,118,212.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,292,118,212.07/802,526.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,177.88

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