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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,871.66, 1,205,175.96 and 550,385.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,871.66, 1,205,175.96 and 550,385.37 is: 825,145.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,871.66 : 1,205,175.96 = 550,385.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,871.66/1,205,175.96 = 550,385.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,871.66x = 1,205,175.96 × 550,385.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,871.66x = 663,311,216,659.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,311,216,659.71/803,871.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,145.67

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