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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,272.64, 1,204,171.68 and 277,592

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,272.64, 1,204,171.68 and 277,592 is: 416,133.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,272.64 : 1,204,171.68 = 277,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,272.64/1,204,171.68 = 277,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,272.64x = 1,204,171.68 × 277,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,272.64x = 334,268,424,994.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,268,424,994.56/803,272.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,133.21

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