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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,091.26, 1,200,806.51 and 500,882.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,091.26, 1,200,806.51 and 500,882.49 is: 750,804.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,091.26 : 1,200,806.51 = 500,882.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,091.26/1,200,806.51 = 500,882.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,091.26x = 1,200,806.51 × 500,882.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,091.26x = 601,462,952,232.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,462,952,232.60/801,091.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,804.54

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