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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,616.91, 1,204,110.65 and 270,124.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,616.91, 1,204,110.65 and 270,124.93 is: 405,249.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,616.91 : 1,204,110.65 = 270,124.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,616.91/1,204,110.65 = 270,124.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,616.91x = 1,204,110.65 × 270,124.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,616.91x = 325,260,305,043.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,260,305,043.50/802,616.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,249.75

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