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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,112.47, 1,200,288.08 and 294,634.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,112.47, 1,200,288.08 and 294,634.61 is: 441,995.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,112.47 : 1,200,288.08 = 294,634.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,112.47/1,200,288.08 = 294,634.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,112.47x = 1,200,288.08 × 294,634.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,112.47x = 353,646,405,073.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,646,405,073.60/800,112.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,995.87

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