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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,359.92, 1,202,102.66 and 232,750.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,359.92, 1,202,102.66 and 232,750.45 is: 349,143.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,359.92 : 1,202,102.66 = 232,750.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,359.92/1,202,102.66 = 232,750.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,359.92x = 1,202,102.66 × 232,750.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,359.92x = 279,789,935,061.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,789,935,061.20/801,359.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,143.91

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