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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,144.36, 1,204,117.26 and 483,221.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,144.36, 1,204,117.26 and 483,221.24 is: 724,471.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,144.36 : 1,204,117.26 = 483,221.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,144.36/1,204,117.26 = 483,221.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,144.36x = 1,204,117.26 × 483,221.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,144.36x = 581,855,035,482.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,855,035,482.60/803,144.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,471.30

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