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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,729.27, 1,201,724.37 and 401,404.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,729.27, 1,201,724.37 and 401,404.59 is: 601,671.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,729.27 : 1,201,724.37 = 401,404.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,729.27/1,201,724.37 = 401,404.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,729.27x = 1,201,724.37 × 401,404.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,729.27x = 482,377,678,032.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,377,678,032.86/801,729.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,671.53

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