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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,883.70, 1,204,327.62 and 270,778.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,883.70, 1,204,327.62 and 270,778.50 is: 406,168.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,883.70 : 1,204,327.62 = 270,778.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,883.70/1,204,327.62 = 270,778.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,883.70x = 1,204,327.62 × 270,778.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,883.70x = 326,106,026,452.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,106,026,452.17/802,883.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,168.45

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