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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,508.14, 1,202,264.61 and 194,294.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,508.14, 1,202,264.61 and 194,294.04 is: 291,441.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,508.14 : 1,202,264.61 = 194,294.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,508.14/1,202,264.61 = 194,294.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,508.14x = 1,202,264.61 × 194,294.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,508.14x = 233,592,848,225.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,592,848,225.92/801,508.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,441.64

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