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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,831, 1,202,817.54 and 210,855

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,831, 1,202,817.54 and 210,855 is: 316,301.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,831 : 1,202,817.54 = 210,855 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,831/1,202,817.54 = 210,855/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,831x = 1,202,817.54 × 210,855
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,831x = 253,620,092,396.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,620,092,396.70/801,831
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,301.18

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