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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,017, 1,204,992.08 and 359,785

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,017, 1,204,992.08 and 359,785 is: 539,886.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,017 : 1,204,992.08 = 359,785 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,017/1,204,992.08 = 359,785/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,017x = 1,204,992.08 × 359,785
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,017x = 433,538,075,502.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,538,075,502.80/803,017
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,886.55

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