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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,566.86, 1,200,848.84 and 260,822.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,566.86, 1,200,848.84 and 260,822.50 is: 391,233.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,566.86 : 1,200,848.84 = 260,822.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,566.86/1,200,848.84 = 260,822.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,566.86x = 1,200,848.84 × 260,822.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,566.86x = 313,208,399,019.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,208,399,019.44/800,566.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,233.28

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