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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,873.90, 1,201,063.30 and 232,296.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,873.90, 1,201,063.30 and 232,296.88 is: 348,373.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,873.90 : 1,201,063.30 = 232,296.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,873.90/1,201,063.30 = 232,296.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,873.90x = 1,201,063.30 × 232,296.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,873.90x = 279,003,257,272.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,003,257,272.50/800,873.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,373.52

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