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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,283.84, 1,201,988 and 232,674.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,283.84, 1,201,988 and 232,674.32 is: 349,029.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,283.84 : 1,201,988 = 232,674.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,283.84/1,201,988 = 232,674.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,283.84x = 1,201,988 × 232,674.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,283.84x = 279,671,740,548.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,671,740,548.16/801,283.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,029.55

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