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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,885.23, 1,204,329.87 and 270,780.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,885.23, 1,204,329.87 and 270,780.03 is: 406,170.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,885.23 : 1,204,329.87 = 270,780.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,885.23/1,204,329.87 = 270,780.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,885.23x = 1,204,329.87 × 270,780.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,885.23x = 326,108,478,328.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,108,478,328.50/802,885.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,170.73

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