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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,047.71, 1,108,202.88 and 497,063.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,047.71, 1,108,202.88 and 497,063.18 is: 685,945.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,047.71 : 1,108,202.88 = 497,063.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,047.71/1,108,202.88 = 497,063.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,047.71x = 1,108,202.88 × 497,063.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,047.71x = 550,846,852,252.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,846,852,252.45/803,047.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,945.36

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