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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,284.09, 1,201,988.37 and 232,674.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,284.09, 1,201,988.37 and 232,674.57 is: 349,029.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,284.09 : 1,201,988.37 = 232,674.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,284.09/1,201,988.37 = 232,674.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,284.09x = 1,201,988.37 × 232,674.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,284.09x = 279,672,127,134.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,672,127,134.75/801,284.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,029.93

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