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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,651.38, 1,204,101.48 and 270,130.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,651.38, 1,204,101.48 and 270,130.92 is: 405,238.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,651.38 : 1,204,101.48 = 270,130.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,651.38/1,204,101.48 = 270,130.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,651.38x = 1,204,101.48 × 270,130.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,651.38x = 325,265,040,565.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,265,040,565.76/802,651.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,238.25

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