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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,966.04, 1,203,217.60 and 262,247.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,966.04, 1,203,217.60 and 262,247.20 is: 393,458.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,966.04 : 1,203,217.60 = 262,247.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,966.04/1,203,217.60 = 262,247.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,966.04x = 1,203,217.60 × 262,247.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,966.04x = 315,540,446,590.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,540,446,590.72/801,966.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,458.61

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