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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,945.96, 1,201,387.34 and 295,288.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,945.96, 1,201,387.34 and 295,288.34 is: 442,920.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,945.96 : 1,201,387.34 = 295,288.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,945.96/1,201,387.34 = 295,288.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,945.96x = 1,201,387.34 × 295,288.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,945.96x = 354,755,668,056.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,755,668,056.90/800,945.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,920.86

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