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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,264.64, 1,204,159.68 and 277,584

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,264.64, 1,204,159.68 and 277,584 is: 416,121.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,264.64 : 1,204,159.68 = 277,584 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,264.64/1,204,159.68 = 277,584/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,264.64x = 1,204,159.68 × 277,584
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,264.64x = 334,255,460,613.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,255,460,613.12/803,264.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,121.22

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