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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,280.33, 1,201,982.74 and 232,670.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,280.33, 1,201,982.74 and 232,670.81 is: 349,024.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,280.33 : 1,201,982.74 = 232,670.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,280.33/1,201,982.74 = 232,670.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,280.33x = 1,201,982.74 × 232,670.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,280.33x = 279,666,301,453.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,666,301,453.87/801,280.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,024.29

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