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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,870.11, 1,204,228.63 and 466,201.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,870.11, 1,204,228.63 and 466,201.36 is: 698,387.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,870.11 : 1,204,228.63 = 466,201.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,870.11/1,204,228.63 = 466,201.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,870.11x = 1,204,228.63 × 466,201.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,870.11x = 561,413,025,056.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,413,025,056.94/803,870.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,387.73

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