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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,603.46, 1,205,589.29 and 348,271.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,603.46, 1,205,589.29 and 348,271.12 is: 522,486.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,603.46 : 1,205,589.29 = 348,271.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,603.46/1,205,589.29 = 348,271.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,603.46x = 1,205,589.29 × 348,271.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,603.46x = 419,871,935,620.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,871,935,620.43/803,603.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,486.47

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