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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,115.70, 1,203,129.27 and 269,581.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,115.70, 1,203,129.27 and 269,581.74 is: 404,357.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,115.70 : 1,203,129.27 = 269,581.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,115.70/1,203,129.27 = 269,581.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,115.70x = 1,203,129.27 × 269,581.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,115.70x = 324,341,682,051.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,341,682,051.53/802,115.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,357.73

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