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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,785.28, 1,201,833.10 and 296,022.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,785.28, 1,201,833.10 and 296,022.40 is: 443,721.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,785.28 : 1,201,833.10 = 296,022.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,785.28/1,201,833.10 = 296,022.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,785.28x = 1,201,833.10 × 296,022.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,785.28x = 355,769,518,661.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,769,518,661.44/801,785.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,721.69

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