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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,313.52, 1,204,974.40 and 270,839.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,313.52, 1,204,974.40 and 270,839.16 is: 406,260.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,313.52 : 1,204,974.40 = 270,839.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,313.52/1,204,974.40 = 270,839.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,313.52x = 1,204,974.40 × 270,839.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,313.52x = 326,354,253,640.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,354,253,640.41/803,313.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,260.13

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