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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,041.91, 1,202,956.84 and 483,017.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,041.91, 1,202,956.84 and 483,017.06 is: 723,559.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,041.91 : 1,202,956.84 = 483,017.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,041.91/1,202,956.84 = 483,017.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,041.91x = 1,202,956.84 × 483,017.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,041.91x = 581,048,679,441.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,048,679,441.68/803,041.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,559.60

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