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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,051.60, 1,201,424.40 and 240,086.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,051.60, 1,201,424.40 and 240,086.04 is: 360,083.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,051.60 : 1,201,424.40 = 240,086.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,051.60/1,201,424.40 = 240,086.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,051.60x = 1,201,424.40 × 240,086.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,051.60x = 288,445,226,555.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,445,226,555.38/801,051.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,083.20

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