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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,841.49, 1,205,787.75 and 404,263.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,841.49, 1,205,787.75 and 404,263.83 is: 606,408.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,841.49 : 1,205,787.75 = 404,263.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,841.49/1,205,787.75 = 404,263.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,841.49x = 1,205,787.75 × 404,263.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,841.49x = 487,456,373,982.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,456,373,982.08/803,841.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,408.58

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