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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,627.52, 1,202,157.68 and 232,890.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,627.52, 1,202,157.68 and 232,890.32 is: 349,253.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,627.52 : 1,202,157.68 = 232,890.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,627.52/1,202,157.68 = 232,890.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,627.52x = 1,202,157.68 × 232,890.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,627.52x = 279,970,886,785.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,970,886,785.66/801,627.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,253.09

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