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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,987.36, 1,204,099.76 and 466,131.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,987.36, 1,204,099.76 and 466,131.36 is: 698,975.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,987.36 : 1,204,099.76 = 466,131.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,987.36/1,204,099.76 = 466,131.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,987.36x = 1,204,099.76 × 466,131.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,987.36x = 561,268,658,704.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,268,658,704.47/802,987.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,975.71

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