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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,043.88, 1,202,959.79 and 483,019.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,043.88, 1,202,959.79 and 483,019.03 is: 723,562.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,043.88 : 1,202,959.79 = 483,019.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,043.88/1,202,959.79 = 483,019.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,043.88x = 1,202,959.79 × 483,019.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,043.88x = 581,052,474,511.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,052,474,511.71/803,043.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,562.55

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