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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,721.39, 1,204,259.19 and 234,146.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,721.39, 1,204,259.19 and 234,146.97 is: 351,272.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,721.39 : 1,204,259.19 = 234,146.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,721.39/1,204,259.19 = 234,146.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,721.39x = 1,204,259.19 × 234,146.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,721.39x = 281,973,640,433.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,973,640,433.15/802,721.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,272.12

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