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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,588.40, 1,202,521.08 and 269,160.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,588.40, 1,202,521.08 and 269,160.80 is: 403,787.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,588.40 : 1,202,521.08 = 269,160.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,588.40/1,202,521.08 = 269,160.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,588.40x = 1,202,521.08 × 269,160.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,588.40x = 323,671,535,909.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,671,535,909.66/801,588.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,787.70

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