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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,811, 1,205,355.24 and 578,226

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,811, 1,205,355.24 and 578,226 is: 867,079.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,811 : 1,205,355.24 = 578,226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,811/1,205,355.24 = 578,226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,811x = 1,205,355.24 × 578,226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,811x = 696,967,739,004.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,967,739,004.24/803,811
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867,079.13

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