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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,540.48, 1,203,967.98 and 297,105.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,540.48, 1,203,967.98 and 297,105.60 is: 445,716.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,540.48 : 1,203,967.98 = 297,105.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,540.48/1,203,967.98 = 297,105.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,540.48x = 1,203,967.98 × 297,105.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,540.48x = 357,705,629,078.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,705,629,078.69/802,540.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,716.62

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