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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,331.60, 1,202,059.92 and 232,722

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,331.60, 1,202,059.92 and 232,722 is: 349,101.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,331.60 : 1,202,059.92 = 232,722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,331.60/1,202,059.92 = 232,722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,331.60x = 1,202,059.92 × 232,722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,331.60x = 279,745,788,702.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,745,788,702.24/801,331.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,101.16

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