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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,901.06, 1,204,352.50 and 270,377.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,901.06, 1,204,352.50 and 270,377.50 is: 405,566.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,901.06 : 1,204,352.50 = 270,377.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,901.06/1,204,352.50 = 270,377.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,901.06x = 1,204,352.50 × 270,377.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,901.06x = 325,629,818,068.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,629,818,068.75/802,901.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,566.56

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