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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,007.17, 1,201,323.84 and 232,235.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,007.17, 1,201,323.84 and 232,235.61 is: 348,299.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,007.17 : 1,201,323.84 = 232,235.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,007.17/1,201,323.84 = 232,235.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,007.17x = 1,201,323.84 × 232,235.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,007.17x = 278,990,174,789.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,990,174,789.94/801,007.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,299.22

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