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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,078.88, 1,204,848.72 and 304,493.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,078.88, 1,204,848.72 and 304,493.28 is: 456,827.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,078.88 : 1,204,848.72 = 304,493.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,078.88/1,204,848.72 = 304,493.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,078.88x = 1,204,848.72 × 304,493.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,078.88x = 366,868,338,656.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,868,338,656.60/803,078.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,827.28

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