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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,870.86, 1,204,229.76 and 466,202.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,870.86, 1,204,229.76 and 466,202.11 is: 698,388.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,870.86 : 1,204,229.76 = 466,202.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,870.86/1,204,229.76 = 466,202.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,870.86x = 1,204,229.76 × 466,202.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,870.86x = 561,414,455,036.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,414,455,036.79/803,870.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,388.86

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