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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,003, 1,204,971.06 and 359,771

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,003, 1,204,971.06 and 359,771 is: 539,865.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,003 : 1,204,971.06 = 359,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,003/1,204,971.06 = 359,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,003x = 1,204,971.06 × 359,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,003x = 433,513,643,227.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,513,643,227.26/803,003
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,865.53

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