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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,965, 1,204,914.12 and 359,733

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,965, 1,204,914.12 and 359,733 is: 539,808.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,965 : 1,204,914.12 = 359,733 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,965/1,204,914.12 = 359,733/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,965x = 1,204,914.12 × 359,733
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,965x = 433,447,371,129.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,447,371,129.96/802,965
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,808.55

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