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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,803.82, 1,204,770.77 and 297,975.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,803.82, 1,204,770.77 and 297,975.32 is: 446,616.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,803.82 : 1,204,770.77 = 297,975.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,803.82/1,204,770.77 = 297,975.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,803.82x = 1,204,770.77 × 297,975.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,803.82x = 358,991,955,717.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,991,955,717.40/803,803.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,616.39

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