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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,940.48, 1,204,334.46 and 466,271.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,940.48, 1,204,334.46 and 466,271.73 is: 698,493.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,940.48 : 1,204,334.46 = 466,271.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,940.48/1,204,334.46 = 466,271.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,940.48x = 1,204,334.46 × 466,271.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,940.48x = 561,547,112,162.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,547,112,162.82/803,940.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,493.39

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