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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,039.13, 1,204,293.29 and 270,427.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,039.13, 1,204,293.29 and 270,427.95 is: 405,552.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,039.13 : 1,204,293.29 = 270,427.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,039.13/1,204,293.29 = 270,427.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,039.13x = 1,204,293.29 × 270,427.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,039.13x = 325,674,564,261.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,674,564,261.32/803,039.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,552.55

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