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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,561.28, 1,202,341.86 and 202,524.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,561.28, 1,202,341.86 and 202,524.16 is: 303,786.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,561.28 : 1,202,341.86 = 202,524.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,561.28/1,202,341.86 = 202,524.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,561.28x = 1,202,341.86 × 202,524.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,561.28x = 243,503,275,229.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,503,275,229.34/801,561.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,786.22

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