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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,961.55, 1,203,210.87 and 262,242.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,961.55, 1,203,210.87 and 262,242.71 is: 393,451.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,961.55 : 1,203,210.87 = 262,242.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,961.55/1,203,210.87 = 262,242.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,961.55x = 1,203,210.87 × 262,242.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,961.55x = 315,533,273,234.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,533,273,234.20/801,961.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,451.87

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