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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,610.83, 1,202,387.09 and 240,630.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,610.83, 1,202,387.09 and 240,630.75 is: 360,937.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,610.83 : 1,202,387.09 = 240,630.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,610.83/1,202,387.09 = 240,630.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,610.83x = 1,202,387.09 × 240,630.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,610.83x = 289,331,306,053.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,331,306,053.86/801,610.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,937.37

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