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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,825.04, 1,202,482.92 and 261,958.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,825.04, 1,202,482.92 and 261,958.28 is: 392,854.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,825.04 : 1,202,482.92 = 261,958.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,825.04/1,202,482.92 = 261,958.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,825.04x = 1,202,482.92 × 261,958.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,825.04x = 315,000,357,452.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,000,357,452.58/801,825.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,854.23

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