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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,970.28, 1,203,223.96 and 262,251.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,970.28, 1,203,223.96 and 262,251.44 is: 393,464.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,970.28 : 1,203,223.96 = 262,251.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,970.28/1,203,223.96 = 262,251.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,970.28x = 1,203,223.96 × 262,251.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,970.28x = 315,547,216,152.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,547,216,152.50/801,970.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,464.97

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