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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,268.14, 1,204,852.91 and 329,941.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,268.14, 1,204,852.91 and 329,941.22 is: 494,891.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,268.14 : 1,204,852.91 = 329,941.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,268.14/1,204,852.91 = 329,941.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,268.14x = 1,204,852.91 × 329,941.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,268.14x = 397,530,631,371.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,530,631,371.98/803,268.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,891.57

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