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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,043.92, 1,201,682.48 and 240,122.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,043.92, 1,201,682.48 and 240,122.16 is: 360,218.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,043.92 : 1,201,682.48 = 240,122.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,043.92/1,201,682.48 = 240,122.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,043.92x = 1,201,682.48 × 240,122.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,043.92x = 288,550,592,731.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,550,592,731.76/801,043.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,218.19

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