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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,014.40, 1,200,021.60 and 267,617.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,014.40, 1,200,021.60 and 267,617.60 is: 401,426.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,014.40 : 1,200,021.60 = 267,617.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,014.40/1,200,021.60 = 267,617.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,014.40x = 1,200,021.60 × 267,617.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,014.40x = 321,146,900,540.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,146,900,540.16/800,014.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,426.40

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