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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,241.87, 1,202,962.15 and 262,427.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,241.87, 1,202,962.15 and 262,427.70 is: 393,510.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,241.87 : 1,202,962.15 = 262,427.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,241.87/1,202,962.15 = 262,427.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,241.87x = 1,202,962.15 × 262,427.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,241.87x = 315,690,590,211.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,690,590,211.56/802,241.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,510.49

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