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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,966.77, 1,201,523.15 and 261,084.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,966.77, 1,201,523.15 and 261,084.47 is: 391,650.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,966.77 : 1,201,523.15 = 261,084.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,966.77/1,201,523.15 = 261,084.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,966.77x = 1,201,523.15 × 261,084.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,966.77x = 313,699,035,433.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,699,035,433.49/800,966.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,650.50

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