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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,298, 1,204,898.00 and 329,971.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,298, 1,204,898.00 and 329,971.26 is: 494,936.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,298 : 1,204,898.00 = 329,971.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,298/1,204,898.00 = 329,971.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,298x = 1,204,898.00 × 329,971.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,298x = 397,581,709,581.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,581,709,581.62/803,298
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,936.76

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