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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,221.40, 1,201,832.10 and 534,115.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,221.40, 1,201,832.10 and 534,115.80 is: 801,173.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,221.40 : 1,201,832.10 = 534,115.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,221.40/1,201,832.10 = 534,115.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,221.40x = 1,201,832.10 × 534,115.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,221.40x = 641,917,513,557.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,917,513,557.18/801,221.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801,173.70

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