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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,966.29, 1,203,217.98 and 262,247.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,966.29, 1,203,217.98 and 262,247.45 is: 393,458.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,966.29 : 1,203,217.98 = 262,247.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,966.29/1,203,217.98 = 262,247.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,966.29x = 1,203,217.98 × 262,247.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,966.29x = 315,540,845,737.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,540,845,737.91/801,966.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,458.99

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