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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,712.05, 1,201,081.97 and 295,012.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,712.05, 1,201,081.97 and 295,012.73 is: 442,524.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,712.05 : 1,201,081.97 = 295,012.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,712.05/1,201,081.97 = 295,012.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,712.05x = 1,201,081.97 × 295,012.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,712.05x = 354,334,474,663.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,334,474,663.72/800,712.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,524.22

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