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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,223.52, 1,204,119.36 and 304,937.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,223.52, 1,204,119.36 and 304,937.44 is: 457,134.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,223.52 : 1,204,119.36 = 304,937.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,223.52/1,204,119.36 = 304,937.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,223.52x = 1,204,119.36 × 304,937.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,223.52x = 367,181,075,092.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,181,075,092.84/803,223.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,134.37

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