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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,997.64, 1,204,561.98 and 403,432.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,997.64, 1,204,561.98 and 403,432.20 is: 605,181.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,997.64 : 1,204,561.98 = 403,432.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,997.64/1,204,561.98 = 403,432.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,997.64x = 1,204,561.98 × 403,432.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,997.64x = 485,959,089,627.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,959,089,627.76/802,997.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,181.22

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