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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,918.67, 1,204,627.82 and 263,179.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,918.67, 1,204,627.82 and 263,179.69 is: 394,851.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,918.67 : 1,204,627.82 = 263,179.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,918.67/1,204,627.82 = 263,179.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,918.67x = 1,204,627.82 × 263,179.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,918.67x = 317,033,571,905.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,033,571,905.51/802,918.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,851.42

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