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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,977.59, 1,201,646.25 and 268,484.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,977.59, 1,201,646.25 and 268,484.94 is: 402,787.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,977.59 : 1,201,646.25 = 268,484.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,977.59/1,201,646.25 = 268,484.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,977.59x = 1,201,646.25 × 268,484.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,977.59x = 322,623,921,332.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,623,921,332.48/800,977.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,787.70

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