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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,316.84, 1,204,979.40 and 270,842.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,316.84, 1,204,979.40 and 270,842.49 is: 406,265.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,316.84 : 1,204,979.40 = 270,842.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,316.84/1,204,979.40 = 270,842.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,316.84x = 1,204,979.40 × 270,842.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,316.84x = 326,359,621,094.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,359,621,094.71/803,316.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,265.13

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