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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,538.47, 1,203,964.98 and 297,103.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,538.47, 1,203,964.98 and 297,103.60 is: 445,713.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,538.47 : 1,203,964.98 = 297,103.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,538.47/1,203,964.98 = 297,103.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,538.47x = 1,203,964.98 × 297,103.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,538.47x = 357,702,329,831.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,702,329,831.93/802,538.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,713.62

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