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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,869.86, 1,204,228.26 and 466,201.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,869.86, 1,204,228.26 and 466,201.11 is: 698,387.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,869.86 : 1,204,228.26 = 466,201.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,869.86/1,204,228.26 = 466,201.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,869.86x = 1,204,228.26 × 466,201.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,869.86x = 561,412,551,505.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,412,551,505.37/803,869.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,387.36

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