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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,542.20, 1,204,462.80 and 297,778.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,542.20, 1,204,462.80 and 297,778.20 is: 446,352.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,542.20 : 1,204,462.80 = 297,778.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,542.20/1,204,462.80 = 297,778.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,542.20x = 1,204,462.80 × 297,778.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,542.20x = 358,662,764,550.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,662,764,550.96/803,542.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,352.12

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