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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,595.91, 1,205,732.03 and 500,243.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,595.91, 1,205,732.03 and 500,243.98 is: 750,576.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,595.91 : 1,205,732.03 = 500,243.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,595.91/1,205,732.03 = 500,243.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,595.91x = 1,205,732.03 × 500,243.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,595.91x = 603,160,184,085.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,160,184,085.86/803,595.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,576.47

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