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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,912.31, 1,204,291.97 and 466,243.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,912.31, 1,204,291.97 and 466,243.76 is: 698,451.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,912.31 : 1,204,291.97 = 466,243.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,912.31/1,204,291.97 = 466,243.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,912.31x = 1,204,291.97 × 466,243.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,912.31x = 561,493,607,877.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,493,607,877.93/803,912.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,451.31

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