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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,142.72, 1,204,329.60 and 466,276.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,142.72, 1,204,329.60 and 466,276.44 is: 699,191.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,142.72 : 1,204,329.60 = 466,276.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,142.72/1,204,329.60 = 466,276.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,142.72x = 1,204,329.60 × 466,276.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,142.72x = 561,550,518,474.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,550,518,474.62/803,142.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,191.44

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