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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,864.28, 1,201,402.08 and 295,780.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,864.28, 1,201,402.08 and 295,780.28 is: 443,709.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,864.28 : 1,201,402.08 = 295,780.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,864.28/1,201,402.08 = 295,780.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,864.28x = 1,201,402.08 × 295,780.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,864.28x = 355,351,037,607.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,351,037,607.97/800,864.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,709.44

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