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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,194.20, 1,201,791.30 and 268,538.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,194.20, 1,201,791.30 and 268,538.20 is: 402,807.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,194.20 : 1,201,791.30 = 268,538.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,194.20/1,201,791.30 = 268,538.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,194.20x = 1,201,791.30 × 268,538.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,194.20x = 322,726,872,477.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,726,872,477.66/801,194.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,807.30

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