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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,017.93, 1,201,373.77 and 240,052.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,017.93, 1,201,373.77 and 240,052.43 is: 360,032.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,017.93 : 1,201,373.77 = 240,052.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,017.93/1,201,373.77 = 240,052.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,017.93x = 1,201,373.77 × 240,052.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,017.93x = 288,392,692,826.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,392,692,826.76/801,017.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,032.76

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