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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,892.86, 1,203,018.75 and 269,399.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,892.86, 1,203,018.75 and 269,399.34 is: 404,159.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,892.86 : 1,203,018.75 = 269,399.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,892.86/1,203,018.75 = 269,399.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,892.86x = 1,203,018.75 × 269,399.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,892.86x = 324,092,457,257.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,092,457,257.63/801,892.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,159.30

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