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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,870.65, 1,201,058.43 and 232,293.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,870.65, 1,201,058.43 and 232,293.62 is: 348,368.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,870.65 : 1,201,058.43 = 232,293.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,870.65/1,201,058.43 = 232,293.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,870.65x = 1,201,058.43 × 232,293.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,870.65x = 278,998,210,536.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,998,210,536.22/800,870.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,368.63

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