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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,952.77, 1,202,175.68 and 269,100.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,952.77, 1,202,175.68 and 269,100.12 is: 403,397.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,952.77 : 1,202,175.68 = 269,100.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,952.77/1,202,175.68 = 269,100.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,952.77x = 1,202,175.68 × 269,100.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,952.77x = 323,505,618,403.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,505,618,403.58/801,952.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,397.35

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