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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,840.96, 1,202,947.20 and 233,235.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,840.96, 1,202,947.20 and 233,235.52 is: 349,907.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,840.96 : 1,202,947.20 = 233,235.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,840.96/1,202,947.20 = 233,235.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,840.96x = 1,202,947.20 × 233,235.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,840.96x = 280,570,015,724.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,570,015,724.54/801,840.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,907.31

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