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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,488.79, 1,202,233.19 and 357,945.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,488.79, 1,202,233.19 and 357,945.75 is: 536,918.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,488.79 : 1,202,233.19 = 357,945.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,488.79/1,202,233.19 = 357,945.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,488.79x = 1,202,233.19 × 357,945.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,488.79x = 430,334,259,079.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,334,259,079.71/801,488.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,918.63

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