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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,007.38, 1,201,627.71 and 240,085.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,007.38, 1,201,627.71 and 240,085.62 is: 360,163.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,007.38 : 1,201,627.71 = 240,085.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,007.38/1,201,627.71 = 240,085.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,007.38x = 1,201,627.71 × 240,085.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,007.38x = 288,493,533,764.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,493,533,764.53/801,007.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,163.39

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