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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,122.16, 1,204,481 and 329,938.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,122.16, 1,204,481 and 329,938.16 is: 494,824.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,122.16 : 1,204,481 = 329,938.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,122.16/1,204,481 = 329,938.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,122.16x = 1,204,481 × 329,938.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,122.16x = 397,404,244,894.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,404,244,894.96/803,122.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,824.16

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