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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,456.93, 1,202,200.79 and 374,757.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,456.93, 1,202,200.79 and 374,757.44 is: 562,143.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,456.93 : 1,202,200.79 = 374,757.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,456.93/1,202,200.79 = 374,757.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,456.93x = 1,202,200.79 × 374,757.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,456.93x = 450,533,682,541.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,533,682,541.59/801,456.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,143.35

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