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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,856.88, 1,206,022.18 and 323,837.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,856.88, 1,206,022.18 and 323,837.68 is: 485,851.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,856.88 : 1,206,022.18 = 323,837.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,856.88/1,206,022.18 = 323,837.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,856.88x = 1,206,022.18 × 323,837.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,856.88x = 390,555,424,799.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,555,424,799.74/803,856.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,851.94

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