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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,037.44, 1,199,878.20 and 231,294.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,037.44, 1,199,878.20 and 231,294.32 is: 346,890.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,037.44 : 1,199,878.20 = 231,294.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,037.44/1,199,878.20 = 231,294.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,037.44x = 1,199,878.20 × 231,294.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,037.44x = 277,525,012,351.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,525,012,351.82/800,037.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,890.03

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