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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,228.60, 1,201,551.30 and 401,736.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,228.60, 1,201,551.30 and 401,736.60 is: 602,458.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,228.60 : 1,201,551.30 = 401,736.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,228.60/1,201,551.30 = 401,736.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,228.60x = 1,201,551.30 × 401,736.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,228.60x = 482,707,133,987.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,707,133,987.58/801,228.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,458.69

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