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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,271.43, 1,204,066.52 and 270,608.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,271.43, 1,204,066.52 and 270,608.45 is: 405,629.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,271.43 : 1,204,066.52 = 270,608.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,271.43/1,204,066.52 = 270,608.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,271.43x = 1,204,066.52 × 270,608.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,271.43x = 325,830,568,315.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,830,568,315.50/803,271.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,629.47

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