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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,717.88, 1,205,786.90 and 466,434.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,717.88, 1,205,786.90 and 466,434.30 is: 699,773.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,717.88 : 1,205,786.90 = 466,434.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,717.88/1,205,786.90 = 466,434.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,717.88x = 1,205,786.90 × 466,434.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,717.88x = 562,420,368,650.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,420,368,650.67/803,717.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,773.37

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