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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,734.27, 1,201,731.87 and 401,409.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,734.27, 1,201,731.87 and 401,409.59 is: 601,679.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,734.27 : 1,201,731.87 = 401,409.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,734.27/1,201,731.87 = 401,409.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,734.27x = 1,201,731.87 × 401,409.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,734.27x = 482,386,697,226.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,386,697,226.63/801,734.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,679.03

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