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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,970.78, 1,203,224.71 and 262,251.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,970.78, 1,203,224.71 and 262,251.94 is: 393,465.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,970.78 : 1,203,224.71 = 262,251.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,970.78/1,203,224.71 = 262,251.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,970.78x = 1,203,224.71 × 262,251.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,970.78x = 315,548,014,453.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,548,014,453.44/801,970.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,465.73

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