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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,849.85, 1,204,274.77 and 270,326.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,849.85, 1,204,274.77 and 270,326.28 is: 405,489.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,849.85 : 1,204,274.77 = 270,326.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,849.85/1,204,274.77 = 270,326.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,849.85x = 1,204,274.77 × 270,326.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,849.85x = 325,547,118,671.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,547,118,671.96/802,849.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,489.42

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