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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,344.26, 1,200,427.93 and 201,305.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,344.26, 1,200,427.93 and 201,305.66 is: 301,936.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,344.26 : 1,200,427.93 = 201,305.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,344.26/1,200,427.93 = 201,305.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,344.26x = 1,200,427.93 × 201,305.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,344.26x = 241,652,930,225.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,652,930,225.68/800,344.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,936.23

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