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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,856.43, 1,204,284.66 and 270,332.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,856.43, 1,204,284.66 and 270,332.88 is: 405,499.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,856.43 : 1,204,284.66 = 270,332.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,856.43/1,204,284.66 = 270,332.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,856.43x = 1,204,284.66 × 270,332.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,856.43x = 325,557,740,477.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,557,740,477.62/802,856.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,499.33

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