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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,231.60, 1,201,555.80 and 401,739.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,231.60, 1,201,555.80 and 401,739.60 is: 602,463.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,231.60 : 1,201,555.80 = 401,739.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,231.60/1,201,555.80 = 401,739.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,231.60x = 1,201,555.80 × 401,739.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,231.60x = 482,712,546,469.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,712,546,469.68/801,231.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,463.19

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