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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,617.91, 1,204,112.15 and 270,125.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,617.91, 1,204,112.15 and 270,125.93 is: 405,251.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,617.91 : 1,204,112.15 = 270,125.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,617.91/1,204,112.15 = 270,125.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,617.91x = 1,204,112.15 × 270,125.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,617.91x = 325,261,914,343.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,261,914,343.05/802,617.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,251.25

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