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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,652.26, 1,202,589.09 and 269,325.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,652.26, 1,202,589.09 and 269,325.51 is: 404,025.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,652.26 : 1,202,589.09 = 269,325.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,652.26/1,202,589.09 = 269,325.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,652.26x = 1,202,589.09 × 269,325.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,652.26x = 323,887,919,984.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,887,919,984.69/801,652.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,025.46

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