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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,566.30, 1,204,033.80 and 270,073.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,566.30, 1,204,033.80 and 270,073.08 is: 405,171.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,566.30 : 1,204,033.80 = 270,073.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,566.30/1,204,033.80 = 270,073.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,566.30x = 1,204,033.80 × 270,073.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,566.30x = 325,177,116,790.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,177,116,790.10/802,566.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,171.66

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