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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,262.62, 1,204,303.44 and 382,833.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,262.62, 1,204,303.44 and 382,833.74 is: 573,969.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,262.62 : 1,204,303.44 = 382,833.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,262.62/1,204,303.44 = 382,833.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,262.62x = 1,204,303.44 × 382,833.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,262.62x = 461,047,990,030.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,047,990,030.07/803,262.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,969.18

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