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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,962.54, 1,203,212.36 and 262,243.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,962.54, 1,203,212.36 and 262,243.71 is: 393,453.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,962.54 : 1,203,212.36 = 262,243.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,962.54/1,203,212.36 = 262,243.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,962.54x = 1,203,212.36 × 262,243.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,962.54x = 315,534,873,204.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,534,873,204.26/801,962.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,453.38

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