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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,901.73, 1,204,353.51 and 270,378.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,901.73, 1,204,353.51 and 270,378.18 is: 405,567.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,901.73 : 1,204,353.51 = 270,378.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,901.73/1,204,353.51 = 270,378.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,901.73x = 1,204,353.51 × 270,378.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,901.73x = 325,630,910,110.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,630,910,110.41/802,901.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,567.58

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