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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,976.37, 1,204,083.32 and 466,120.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,976.37, 1,204,083.32 and 466,120.32 is: 698,959.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,976.37 : 1,204,083.32 = 466,120.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,976.37/1,204,083.32 = 466,120.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,976.37x = 1,204,083.32 × 466,120.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,976.37x = 561,247,700,094.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,247,700,094.46/802,976.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,959.17

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