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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,901.72, 1,204,353.50 and 270,378.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,901.72, 1,204,353.50 and 270,378.16 is: 405,567.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,901.72 : 1,204,353.50 = 270,378.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,901.72/1,204,353.50 = 270,378.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,901.72x = 1,204,353.50 × 270,378.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,901.72x = 325,630,878,956.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,630,878,956.79/802,901.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,567.54

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