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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,704.02, 1,204,233.51 and 270,207.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,704.02, 1,204,233.51 and 270,207.50 is: 405,370.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,704.02 : 1,204,233.51 = 270,207.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,704.02/1,204,233.51 = 270,207.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,704.02x = 1,204,233.51 × 270,207.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,704.02x = 325,392,926,153.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,392,926,153.33/802,704.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,370.99

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