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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,008.17, 1,201,325.34 and 232,236.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,008.17, 1,201,325.34 and 232,236.61 is: 348,300.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,008.17 : 1,201,325.34 = 232,236.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,008.17/1,201,325.34 = 232,236.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,008.17x = 1,201,325.34 × 232,236.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,008.17x = 278,991,724,468.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,991,724,468.70/801,008.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,300.72

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