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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,371.15, 1,203,611.40 and 255,220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,371.15, 1,203,611.40 and 255,220.20 is: 382,847.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,371.15 : 1,203,611.40 = 255,220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,371.15/1,203,611.40 = 255,220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,371.15x = 1,203,611.40 × 255,220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,371.15x = 307,185,942,230.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,185,942,230.28/802,371.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,847.69

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