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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,313.27, 1,204,974.02 and 270,838.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,313.27, 1,204,974.02 and 270,838.91 is: 406,259.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,313.27 : 1,204,974.02 = 270,838.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,313.27/1,204,974.02 = 270,838.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,313.27x = 1,204,974.02 × 270,838.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,313.27x = 326,353,844,130.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,353,844,130.25/803,313.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,259.75

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