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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,005.16, 1,201,320.84 and 232,233.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,005.16, 1,201,320.84 and 232,233.61 is: 348,296.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,005.16 : 1,201,320.84 = 232,233.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,005.16/1,201,320.84 = 232,233.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,005.16x = 1,201,320.84 × 232,233.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,005.16x = 278,987,075,441.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,987,075,441.43/801,005.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,296.23

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