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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,599.27, 1,205,582.98 and 348,266.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,599.27, 1,205,582.98 and 348,266.98 is: 522,480.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,599.27 : 1,205,582.98 = 348,266.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,599.27/1,205,582.98 = 348,266.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,599.27x = 1,205,582.98 × 348,266.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,599.27x = 419,864,741,882.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,864,741,882.91/803,599.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,480.24

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