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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,282.59, 1,204,083.17 and 270,619.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,282.59, 1,204,083.17 and 270,619.57 is: 405,646.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,282.59 : 1,204,083.17 = 270,619.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,282.59/1,204,083.17 = 270,619.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,282.59x = 1,204,083.17 × 270,619.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,282.59x = 325,848,469,709.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,848,469,709.64/803,282.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,646.12

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