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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,016.93, 1,201,372.27 and 240,051.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,016.93, 1,201,372.27 and 240,051.43 is: 360,031.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,016.93 : 1,201,372.27 = 240,051.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,016.93/1,201,372.27 = 240,051.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,016.93x = 1,201,372.27 × 240,051.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,016.93x = 288,391,131,375.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,391,131,375.85/801,016.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,031.26

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