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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,946.15, 1,204,342.74 and 466,277.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,946.15, 1,204,342.74 and 466,277.45 is: 698,501.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,946.15 : 1,204,342.74 = 466,277.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,946.15/1,204,342.74 = 466,277.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,946.15x = 1,204,342.74 × 466,277.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,946.15x = 561,557,855,711.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,557,855,711.50/803,946.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,501.83

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