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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,174.31, 1,200,011.76 and 267,571.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,174.31, 1,200,011.76 and 267,571.01 is: 401,273.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,174.31 : 1,200,011.76 = 267,571.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,174.31/1,200,011.76 = 267,571.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,174.31x = 1,200,011.76 × 267,571.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,174.31x = 321,088,352,635.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,088,352,635.02/800,174.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,273.01

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