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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,085.29, 1,201,824.50 and 240,119.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,085.29, 1,201,824.50 and 240,119.25 is: 360,237.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,085.29 : 1,201,824.50 = 240,119.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,085.29/1,201,824.50 = 240,119.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,085.29x = 1,201,824.50 × 240,119.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,085.29x = 288,581,197,571.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,581,197,571.63/801,085.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,237.79

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