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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,846.56, 1,202,908.80 and 269,419.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,846.56, 1,202,908.80 and 269,419.52 is: 404,175.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,846.56 : 1,202,908.80 = 269,419.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,846.56/1,202,908.80 = 269,419.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,846.56x = 1,202,908.80 × 269,419.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,846.56x = 324,087,111,499.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,087,111,499.78/801,846.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,175.97

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