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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,848.40, 1,202,801.64 and 269,386.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,848.40, 1,202,801.64 and 269,386.80 is: 404,089.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,848.40 : 1,202,801.64 = 269,386.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,848.40/1,202,801.64 = 269,386.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,848.40x = 1,202,801.64 × 269,386.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,848.40x = 324,018,884,834.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,018,884,834.35/801,848.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,089.96

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