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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,056.86, 1,199,618.73 and 238,940.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,056.86, 1,199,618.73 and 238,940.70 is: 358,271.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,056.86 : 1,199,618.73 = 238,940.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,056.86/1,199,618.73 = 238,940.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,056.86x = 1,199,618.73 × 238,940.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,056.86x = 286,637,739,079.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,637,739,079.31/800,056.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,271.71

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