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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,718.39, 1,205,787.65 and 466,434.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,718.39, 1,205,787.65 and 466,434.81 is: 699,774.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,718.39 : 1,205,787.65 = 466,434.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,718.39/1,205,787.65 = 466,434.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,718.39x = 1,205,787.65 × 466,434.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,718.39x = 562,421,328,565.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,421,328,565.25/803,718.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,774.12

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