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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,125.58, 1,203,920.42 and 297,550.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,125.58, 1,203,920.42 and 297,550.87 is: 446,041.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,125.58 : 1,203,920.42 = 297,550.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,125.58/1,203,920.42 = 297,550.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,125.58x = 1,203,920.42 × 297,550.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,125.58x = 358,227,563,884.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,227,563,884.21/803,125.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,041.78

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