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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,423.60, 1,202,135.40 and 502,825.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,423.60, 1,202,135.40 and 502,825.20 is: 754,237.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,423.60 : 1,202,135.40 = 502,825.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,423.60/1,202,135.40 = 502,825.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,423.60x = 1,202,135.40 × 502,825.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,423.60x = 604,463,972,932.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,463,972,932.08/801,423.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,237.80

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