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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,324.09, 1,202,048.65 and 232,714.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,324.09, 1,202,048.65 and 232,714.52 is: 349,089.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,324.09 : 1,202,048.65 = 232,714.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,324.09/1,202,048.65 = 232,714.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,324.09x = 1,202,048.65 × 232,714.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,324.09x = 279,734,168,591.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,734,168,591.16/801,324.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,089.93

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