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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,175.06, 1,200,012.89 and 267,571.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,175.06, 1,200,012.89 and 267,571.76 is: 401,274.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,175.06 : 1,200,012.89 = 267,571.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,175.06/1,200,012.89 = 267,571.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,175.06x = 1,200,012.89 × 267,571.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,175.06x = 321,089,553,662.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,089,553,662.06/800,175.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,274.13

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