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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,313.98, 1,201,140.72 and 501,105.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,313.98, 1,201,140.72 and 501,105.30 is: 751,138.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,313.98 : 1,201,140.72 = 501,105.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,313.98/1,201,140.72 = 501,105.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,313.98x = 1,201,140.72 × 501,105.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,313.98x = 601,897,980,837.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,897,980,837.82/801,313.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751,138.75

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