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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,912.72, 1,204,292.56 and 466,244.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,912.72, 1,204,292.56 and 466,244.16 is: 698,451.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,912.72 : 1,204,292.56 = 466,244.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,912.72/1,204,292.56 = 466,244.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,912.72x = 1,204,292.56 × 466,244.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,912.72x = 561,494,373,031.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,494,373,031.45/803,912.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,451.91

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