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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,312.76, 1,204,973.27 and 270,838.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,312.76, 1,204,973.27 and 270,838.41 is: 406,259.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,312.76 : 1,204,973.27 = 270,838.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,312.76/1,204,973.27 = 270,838.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,312.76x = 1,204,973.27 × 270,838.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,312.76x = 326,353,039,682.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,353,039,682.10/803,312.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,259.00

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