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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,095.02, 1,204,753.50 and 270,768.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,095.02, 1,204,753.50 and 270,768.24 is: 406,189.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,095.02 : 1,204,753.50 = 270,768.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,095.02/1,204,753.50 = 270,768.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,095.02x = 1,204,753.50 × 270,768.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,095.02x = 326,208,984,828.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,208,984,828.84/803,095.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,189.77

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