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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,284.60, 1,204,086.18 and 270,621.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,284.60, 1,204,086.18 and 270,621.58 is: 405,649.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,284.60 : 1,204,086.18 = 270,621.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,284.60/1,204,086.18 = 270,621.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,284.60x = 1,204,086.18 × 270,621.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,284.60x = 325,851,704,487.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,851,704,487.76/803,284.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,649.14

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