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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,179.15, 1,202,053.05 and 268,699.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,179.15, 1,202,053.05 and 268,699.32 is: 403,144.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,179.15 : 1,202,053.05 = 268,699.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,179.15/1,202,053.05 = 268,699.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,179.15x = 1,202,053.05 × 268,699.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,179.15x = 322,990,837,138.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,990,837,138.93/801,179.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,144.34

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