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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,407.15, 1,201,833.93 and 232,634.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,407.15, 1,201,833.93 and 232,634.06 is: 348,870.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,407.15 : 1,201,833.93 = 232,634.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,407.15/1,201,833.93 = 232,634.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,407.15x = 1,201,833.93 × 232,634.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,407.15x = 279,587,500,572.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,587,500,572.49/801,407.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,870.74

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