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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,781.40, 1,205,896.08 and 655,422.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,781.40, 1,205,896.08 and 655,422.62 is: 983,316.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,781.40 : 1,205,896.08 = 655,422.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,781.40/1,205,896.08 = 655,422.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,781.40x = 1,205,896.08 × 655,422.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,781.40x = 790,371,568,201.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,371,568,201.33/803,781.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983,316.57

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