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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,059.34, 1,202,982.98 and 483,034.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,059.34, 1,202,982.98 and 483,034.50 is: 723,585.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,059.34 : 1,202,982.98 = 483,034.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,059.34/1,202,982.98 = 483,034.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,059.34x = 1,202,982.98 × 483,034.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,059.34x = 581,082,279,837.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,082,279,837.64/803,059.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,585.74

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