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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,885.86, 1,204,252.26 and 466,217.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,885.86, 1,204,252.26 and 466,217.11 is: 698,411.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,885.86 : 1,204,252.26 = 466,217.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,885.86/1,204,252.26 = 466,217.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,885.86x = 1,204,252.26 × 466,217.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,885.86x = 561,443,008,368.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,443,008,368.17/803,885.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,411.35

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