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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,270.76, 1,201,075.50 and 501,062.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,270.76, 1,201,075.50 and 501,062.32 is: 751,074.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,270.76 : 1,201,075.50 = 501,062.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,270.76/1,201,075.50 = 501,062.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,270.76x = 1,201,075.50 × 501,062.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,270.76x = 601,813,676,525.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,813,676,525.16/801,270.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751,074.05

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