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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,914.73, 1,204,373.01 and 270,391.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,914.73, 1,204,373.01 and 270,391.15 is: 405,587.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,914.73 : 1,204,373.01 = 270,391.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,914.73/1,204,373.01 = 270,391.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,914.73x = 1,204,373.01 × 270,391.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,914.73x = 325,651,803,202.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,651,803,202.86/802,914.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,587.03

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