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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,241.84, 1,203,261.51 and 262,452.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,241.84, 1,203,261.51 and 262,452.98 is: 393,646.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,241.84 : 1,203,261.51 = 262,452.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,241.84/1,203,261.51 = 262,452.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,241.84x = 1,203,261.51 × 262,452.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,241.84x = 315,799,569,018.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,799,569,018.80/802,241.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,646.35

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