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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,016.36, 1,204,819.74 and 329,574.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,016.36, 1,204,819.74 and 329,574.60 is: 494,483.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,016.36 : 1,204,819.74 = 329,574.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,016.36/1,204,819.74 = 329,574.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,016.36x = 1,204,819.74 × 329,574.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,016.36x = 397,077,983,882.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,077,983,882.60/803,016.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,483.06

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