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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,642.69, 1,203,985.95 and 234,010.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,642.69, 1,203,985.95 and 234,010.04 is: 351,021.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,642.69 : 1,203,985.95 = 234,010.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,642.69/1,203,985.95 = 234,010.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,642.69x = 1,203,985.95 × 234,010.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,642.69x = 281,744,799,148.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,744,799,148.89/802,642.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,021.45

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