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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,661.05, 1,200,220.03 and 294,945.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,661.05, 1,200,220.03 and 294,945.60 is: 442,134.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,661.05 : 1,200,220.03 = 294,945.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,661.05/1,200,220.03 = 294,945.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,661.05x = 1,200,220.03 × 294,945.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,661.05x = 353,999,621,749.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,999,621,749.88/800,661.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,134.18

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