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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175,231.80, 1,762,847.70 and 801,983.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175,231.80, 1,762,847.70 and 801,983.80 is: 1,202,975.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175,231.80 : 1,762,847.70 = 801,983.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175,231.80/1,762,847.70 = 801,983.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175,231.80x = 1,762,847.70 × 801,983.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175,231.80x = 1,413,775,297,267.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,775,297,267.26/1,175,231.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202,975.70

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