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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,457.70, 1,205,264.34 and 234,826.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,457.70, 1,205,264.34 and 234,826.02 is: 352,261.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,457.70 : 1,205,264.34 = 234,826.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,457.70/1,205,264.34 = 234,826.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,457.70x = 1,205,264.34 × 234,826.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,457.70x = 283,027,428,010.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,027,428,010.13/803,457.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,261.77

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