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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,319.96, 1,204,984.08 and 270,845.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,319.96, 1,204,984.08 and 270,845.64 is: 406,269.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,319.96 : 1,204,984.08 = 270,845.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,319.96/1,204,984.08 = 270,845.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,319.96x = 1,204,984.08 × 270,845.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,319.96x = 326,364,684,337.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,364,684,337.41/803,319.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,269.86

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