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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,784.27, 1,201,831.60 and 296,021.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,784.27, 1,201,831.60 and 296,021.38 is: 443,720.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,784.27 : 1,201,831.60 = 296,021.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,784.27/1,201,831.60 = 296,021.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,784.27x = 1,201,831.60 × 296,021.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,784.27x = 355,767,848,759.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,767,848,759.61/801,784.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,720.17

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