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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,955.80, 1,202,180.10 and 269,103.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,955.80, 1,202,180.10 and 269,103.12 is: 403,401.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,955.80 : 1,202,180.10 = 269,103.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,955.80/1,202,180.10 = 269,103.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,955.80x = 1,202,180.10 × 269,103.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,955.80x = 323,510,415,711.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,510,415,711.91/801,955.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,401.80

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