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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,541.86, 1,202,964.03 and 296,777.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,541.86, 1,202,964.03 and 296,777.86 is: 444,852.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,541.86 : 1,202,964.03 = 296,777.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,541.86/1,202,964.03 = 296,777.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,541.86x = 1,202,964.03 × 296,777.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,541.86x = 357,013,090,480.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,013,090,480.38/802,541.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,852.92

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