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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,805.17, 1,201,170.29 and 232,169.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,805.17, 1,201,170.29 and 232,169.37 is: 348,243.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,805.17 : 1,201,170.29 = 232,169.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,805.17/1,201,170.29 = 232,169.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,805.17x = 1,201,170.29 × 232,169.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,805.17x = 278,874,948,331.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,874,948,331.17/800,805.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,243.19

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