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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,307.96, 1,204,966.07 and 270,833.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,307.96, 1,204,966.07 and 270,833.60 is: 406,251.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,307.96 : 1,204,966.07 = 270,833.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,307.96/1,204,966.07 = 270,833.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,307.96x = 1,204,966.07 × 270,833.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,307.96x = 326,345,299,424.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,345,299,424.30/803,307.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,251.79

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