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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,015.93, 1,201,370.77 and 240,050.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,015.93, 1,201,370.77 and 240,050.43 is: 360,029.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,015.93 : 1,201,370.77 = 240,050.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,015.93/1,201,370.77 = 240,050.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,015.93x = 1,201,370.77 × 240,050.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,015.93x = 288,389,569,927.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,389,569,927.93/801,015.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,029.76

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