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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,146.31, 1,203,204.54 and 478,744.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,146.31, 1,203,204.54 and 478,744.17 is: 716,321.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,146.31 : 1,203,204.54 = 478,744.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,146.31/1,203,204.54 = 478,744.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,146.31x = 1,203,204.54 × 478,744.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,146.31x = 576,027,158,842.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,027,158,842.53/804,146.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,321.34

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