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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,286.81, 1,204,089.59 and 270,623.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,286.81, 1,204,089.59 and 270,623.82 is: 405,652.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,286.81 : 1,204,089.59 = 270,623.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,286.81/1,204,089.59 = 270,623.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,286.81x = 1,204,089.59 × 270,623.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,286.81x = 325,855,323,114.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,855,323,114.92/803,286.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,652.53

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