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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,942.75, 1,204,032.77 and 466,086.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,942.75, 1,204,032.77 and 466,086.74 is: 698,908.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,942.75 : 1,204,032.77 = 466,086.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,942.75/1,204,032.77 = 466,086.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,942.75x = 1,204,032.77 × 466,086.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,942.75x = 561,183,706,292.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,183,706,292.04/802,942.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,908.75

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