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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,602.54, 1,205,741.98 and 500,250.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,602.54, 1,205,741.98 and 500,250.62 is: 750,586.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,602.54 : 1,205,741.98 = 500,250.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,602.54/1,205,741.98 = 500,250.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,602.54x = 1,205,741.98 × 500,250.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,602.54x = 603,173,173,055.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,173,173,055.03/803,602.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,586.44

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