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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,231.60, 1,201,847.40 and 714,140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,231.60, 1,201,847.40 and 714,140.40 is: 1,071,210.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,231.60 : 1,201,847.40 = 714,140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,231.60/1,201,847.40 = 714,140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,231.60x = 1,201,847.40 × 714,140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,231.60x = 858,287,782,974.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,287,782,974.96/801,231.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071,210.60

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