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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,700.02, 1,204,227.51 and 270,203.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,700.02, 1,204,227.51 and 270,203.50 is: 405,364.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,700.02 : 1,204,227.51 = 270,203.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,700.02/1,204,227.51 = 270,203.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,700.02x = 1,204,227.51 × 270,203.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,700.02x = 325,386,487,998.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,386,487,998.29/802,700.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,364.99

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