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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,835.63, 1,205,499.40 and 264,002.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,835.63, 1,205,499.40 and 264,002.97 is: 395,921.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,835.63 : 1,205,499.40 = 264,002.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,835.63/1,205,499.40 = 264,002.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,835.63x = 1,205,499.40 × 264,002.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,835.63x = 318,255,415,905.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,255,415,905.72/803,835.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,921.01

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