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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,194.70, 1,201,792.05 and 268,538.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,194.70, 1,201,792.05 and 268,538.70 is: 402,808.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,194.70 : 1,201,792.05 = 268,538.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,194.70/1,201,792.05 = 268,538.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,194.70x = 1,201,792.05 × 268,538.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,194.70x = 322,727,674,777.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,727,674,777.34/801,194.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,808.05

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