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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,313.02, 1,204,973.65 and 270,838.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,313.02, 1,204,973.65 and 270,838.66 is: 406,259.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,313.02 : 1,204,973.65 = 270,838.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,313.02/1,204,973.65 = 270,838.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,313.02x = 1,204,973.65 × 270,838.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,313.02x = 326,353,444,334.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,353,444,334.68/803,313.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,259.38

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