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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,899, 1,204,815.06 and 359,667

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,899, 1,204,815.06 and 359,667 is: 539,709.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,899 : 1,204,815.06 = 359,667 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,899/1,204,815.06 = 359,667/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,899x = 1,204,815.06 × 359,667
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,899x = 433,332,218,185.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,332,218,185.02/802,899
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,709.50

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