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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,902, 1,204,819.56 and 359,670

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,902, 1,204,819.56 and 359,670 is: 539,714.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,902 : 1,204,819.56 = 359,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,902/1,204,819.56 = 359,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,902x = 1,204,819.56 × 359,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,902x = 433,337,451,145.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,337,451,145.20/802,902
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,714.00

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