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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,270.27, 1,205,104.83 and 398,652.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,270.27, 1,205,104.83 and 398,652.37 is: 598,077.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,270.27 : 1,205,104.83 = 398,652.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,270.27/1,205,104.83 = 398,652.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,270.27x = 1,205,104.83 × 398,652.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,270.27x = 480,417,894,584.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,417,894,584.69/803,270.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,077.53

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