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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,886.23, 1,204,331.37 and 270,781.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,886.23, 1,204,331.37 and 270,781.03 is: 406,172.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,886.23 : 1,204,331.37 = 270,781.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,886.23/1,204,331.37 = 270,781.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,886.23x = 1,204,331.37 × 270,781.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,886.23x = 326,110,088,829.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,110,088,829.91/802,886.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,172.23

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