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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,282.59, 1,201,986.12 and 232,673.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,282.59, 1,201,986.12 and 232,673.07 is: 349,027.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,282.59 : 1,201,986.12 = 232,673.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,282.59/1,201,986.12 = 232,673.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,282.59x = 1,201,986.12 × 232,673.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,282.59x = 279,669,800,637.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,669,800,637.79/801,282.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,027.68

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