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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,835.33, 1,200,416.13 and 267,917.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,835.33, 1,200,416.13 and 267,917.97 is: 401,596.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,835.33 : 1,200,416.13 = 267,917.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,835.33/1,200,416.13 = 267,917.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,835.33x = 1,200,416.13 × 267,917.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,835.33x = 321,613,052,704.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,613,052,704.86/800,835.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,596.98

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