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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,131.32, 1,204,097.80 and 483,208.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,131.32, 1,204,097.80 and 483,208.24 is: 724,451.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,131.32 : 1,204,097.80 = 483,208.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,131.32/1,204,097.80 = 483,208.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,131.32x = 1,204,097.80 × 483,208.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,131.32x = 581,829,978,725.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,829,978,725.87/803,131.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,451.86

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