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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,145.80, 1,203,203.80 and 478,743.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,145.80, 1,203,203.80 and 478,743.66 is: 716,320.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,145.80 : 1,203,203.80 = 478,743.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,145.80/1,203,203.80 = 478,743.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,145.80x = 1,203,203.80 × 478,743.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,145.80x = 576,026,190,937.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,026,190,937.91/804,145.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,320.59

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