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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,906.50, 1,203,039.10 and 269,412.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,906.50, 1,203,039.10 and 269,412.90 is: 404,179.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,906.50 : 1,203,039.10 = 269,412.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,906.50/1,203,039.10 = 269,412.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,906.50x = 1,203,039.10 × 269,412.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,906.50x = 324,114,252,744.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,114,252,744.39/801,906.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,179.61

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