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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,901.50, 1,204,818.81 and 359,669.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,901.50, 1,204,818.81 and 359,669.50 is: 539,713.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,901.50 : 1,204,818.81 = 359,669.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,901.50/1,204,818.81 = 359,669.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,901.50x = 1,204,818.81 × 359,669.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,901.50x = 433,336,578,983.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,336,578,983.30/802,901.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,713.25

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