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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,419.13, 1,201,851.95 and 232,646.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,419.13, 1,201,851.95 and 232,646.04 is: 348,888.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,419.13 : 1,201,851.95 = 232,646.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,419.13/1,201,851.95 = 232,646.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,419.13x = 1,201,851.95 × 232,646.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,419.13x = 279,606,095,670.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,606,095,670.55/801,419.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,888.72

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