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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,621.76, 1,202,550.72 and 240,701.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,621.76, 1,202,550.72 and 240,701.44 is: 361,087.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,621.76 : 1,202,550.72 = 240,701.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,621.76/1,202,550.72 = 240,701.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,621.76x = 1,202,550.72 × 240,701.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,621.76x = 289,455,689,977.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,455,689,977.04/801,621.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,087.62

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