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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,543.20, 1,204,464.30 and 297,779.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,543.20, 1,204,464.30 and 297,779.20 is: 446,353.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,543.20 : 1,204,464.30 = 297,779.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,543.20/1,204,464.30 = 297,779.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,543.20x = 1,204,464.30 × 297,779.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,543.20x = 358,664,415,682.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,664,415,682.56/803,543.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,353.62

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