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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,082.08, 1,204,625.28 and 270,976.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,082.08, 1,204,625.28 and 270,976.88 is: 406,466.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,082.08 : 1,204,625.28 = 270,976.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,082.08/1,204,625.28 = 270,976.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,082.08x = 1,204,625.28 × 270,976.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,082.08x = 326,425,599,943.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,425,599,943.53/803,082.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,466.05

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