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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,534.49, 1,202,380.54 and 232,920.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,534.49, 1,202,380.54 and 232,920.50 is: 349,403.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,534.49 : 1,202,380.54 = 232,920.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,534.49/1,202,380.54 = 232,920.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,534.49x = 1,202,380.54 × 232,920.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,534.49x = 280,059,069,972.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,059,069,972.87/801,534.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,403.64

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