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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,475.36, 1,205,680.32 and 360,243.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,475.36, 1,205,680.32 and 360,243.36 is: 540,574.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,475.36 : 1,205,680.32 = 360,243.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,475.36/1,205,680.32 = 360,243.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,475.36x = 1,205,680.32 × 360,243.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,475.36x = 434,338,329,562.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,338,329,562.68/803,475.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,574.55

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