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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,942.73, 1,204,337.84 and 466,273.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,942.73, 1,204,337.84 and 466,273.98 is: 698,496.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,942.73 : 1,204,337.84 = 466,273.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,942.73/1,204,337.84 = 466,273.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,942.73x = 1,204,337.84 × 466,273.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,942.73x = 561,551,395,590.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,551,395,590.03/803,942.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,496.76

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