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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,285.60, 1,204,087.68 and 270,622.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,285.60, 1,204,087.68 and 270,622.56 is: 405,650.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,285.60 : 1,204,087.68 = 270,622.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,285.60/1,204,087.68 = 270,622.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,285.60x = 1,204,087.68 × 270,622.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,285.60x = 325,853,290,426.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,853,290,426.06/803,285.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,650.61

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