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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,358.38, 1,202,038.69 and 232,741.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,358.38, 1,202,038.69 and 232,741.12 is: 349,112.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,358.38 : 1,202,038.69 = 232,741.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,358.38/1,202,038.69 = 232,741.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,358.38x = 1,202,038.69 × 232,741.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,358.38x = 279,763,827,261.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,763,827,261.52/801,358.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,112.00

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