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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,724.98, 1,204,271.74 and 270,231.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,724.98, 1,204,271.74 and 270,231.80 is: 405,409.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,724.98 : 1,204,271.74 = 270,231.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,724.98/1,204,271.74 = 270,231.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,724.98x = 1,204,271.74 × 270,231.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,724.98x = 325,432,519,989.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,432,519,989.33/802,724.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,409.73

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