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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,281.59, 1,201,984.62 and 232,672.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,281.59, 1,201,984.62 and 232,672.07 is: 349,026.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,281.59 : 1,201,984.62 = 232,672.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,281.59/1,201,984.62 = 232,672.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,281.59x = 1,201,984.62 × 232,672.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,281.59x = 279,668,243,633.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,668,243,633.64/801,281.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,026.17

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