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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,266.02, 1,204,133.27 and 270,512.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,266.02, 1,204,133.27 and 270,512.90 is: 405,511.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,266.02 : 1,204,133.27 = 270,512.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,266.02/1,204,133.27 = 270,512.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,266.02x = 1,204,133.27 × 270,512.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,266.02x = 325,733,582,854.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,733,582,854.18/803,266.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,511.47

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