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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,601.92, 1,202,414.40 and 261,855.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,601.92, 1,202,414.40 and 261,855.36 is: 392,786.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,601.92 : 1,202,414.40 = 261,855.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,601.92/1,202,414.40 = 261,855.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,601.92x = 1,202,414.40 × 261,855.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,601.92x = 314,858,655,581.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,858,655,581.18/801,601.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,786.80

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