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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,216.28, 1,200,304.98 and 260,471.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,216.28, 1,200,304.98 and 260,471.97 is: 390,701.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,216.28 : 1,200,304.98 = 260,471.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,216.28/1,200,304.98 = 260,471.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,216.28x = 1,200,304.98 × 260,471.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,216.28x = 312,645,802,741.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,645,802,741.41/800,216.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,701.63

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