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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,766, 1,202,747.88 and 262,009.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,766, 1,202,747.88 and 262,009.52 is: 393,046.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,766 : 1,202,747.88 = 262,009.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,766/1,202,747.88 = 262,009.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,766x = 1,202,747.88 × 262,009.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,766x = 315,131,394,719.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,131,394,719.82/801,766
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,046.59

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