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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,042.36, 1,202,663.23 and 262,228.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,042.36, 1,202,663.23 and 262,228.32 is: 393,211.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,042.36 : 1,202,663.23 = 262,228.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,042.36/1,202,663.23 = 262,228.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,042.36x = 1,202,663.23 × 262,228.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,042.36x = 315,372,357,673.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,372,357,673.10/802,042.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,211.60

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