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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,006.76, 1,201,323.24 and 232,235.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,006.76, 1,201,323.24 and 232,235.21 is: 348,298.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,006.76 : 1,201,323.24 = 232,235.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,006.76/1,201,323.24 = 232,235.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,006.76x = 1,201,323.24 × 232,235.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,006.76x = 278,989,554,919.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,989,554,919.28/801,006.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,298.63

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