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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,803.60, 1,206,437.40 and 299,229.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,803.60, 1,206,437.40 and 299,229.20 is: 448,558.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,803.60 : 1,206,437.40 = 299,229.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,803.60/1,206,437.40 = 299,229.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,803.60x = 1,206,437.40 × 299,229.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,803.60x = 361,001,298,052.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,001,298,052.08/804,803.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,558.25

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