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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,236.41, 1,203,214.37 and 448,439.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,236.41, 1,203,214.37 and 448,439.40 is: 671,743.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,236.41 : 1,203,214.37 = 448,439.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,236.41/1,203,214.37 = 448,439.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,236.41x = 1,203,214.37 × 448,439.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,236.41x = 539,568,727,911.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,568,727,911.98/803,236.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671,743.36

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