Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,616.04, 1,202,140.43 and 232,878.81
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 801,616.04, 1,202,140.43 and 232,878.81 is: 349,235.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
801,616.04 : 1,202,140.43 = 232,878.81 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
801,616.04/1,202,140.43 = 232,878.81/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
801,616.04x = 1,202,140.43 × 232,878.81 - Step 4: Simplify right side
801,616.04x = 279,953,032,791.29 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 279,953,032,791.29/801,616.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 349,235.82
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