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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,898.73, 1,204,349.00 and 270,375.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,898.73, 1,204,349.00 and 270,375.17 is: 405,563.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,898.73 : 1,204,349.00 = 270,375.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,898.73/1,204,349.00 = 270,375.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,898.73x = 1,204,349.00 × 270,375.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,898.73x = 325,626,058,240.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,626,058,240.71/802,898.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,563.05

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