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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,738.54, 1,202,780.16 and 233,129.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,738.54, 1,202,780.16 and 233,129.52 is: 349,744.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,738.54 : 1,202,780.16 = 233,129.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,738.54/1,202,780.16 = 233,129.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,738.54x = 1,202,780.16 × 233,129.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,738.54x = 280,403,561,366.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,403,561,366.32/801,738.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,744.40

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