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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,738.44, 1,204,308.47 and 566,542.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,738.44, 1,204,308.47 and 566,542.44 is: 849,955.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,738.44 : 1,204,308.47 = 566,542.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,738.44/1,204,308.47 = 566,542.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,738.44x = 1,204,308.47 × 566,542.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,738.44x = 682,291,860,522.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,291,860,522.82/802,738.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849,955.39

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