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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,574.38, 1,202,500.08 and 269,146.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,574.38, 1,202,500.08 and 269,146.80 is: 403,766.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,574.38 : 1,202,500.08 = 269,146.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,574.38/1,202,500.08 = 269,146.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,574.38x = 1,202,500.08 × 269,146.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,574.38x = 323,649,048,531.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,649,048,531.74/801,574.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,766.71

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