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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,320.96, 1,204,985.58 and 270,846.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,320.96, 1,204,985.58 and 270,846.64 is: 406,271.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,320.96 : 1,204,985.58 = 270,846.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,320.96/1,204,985.58 = 270,846.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,320.96x = 1,204,985.58 × 270,846.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,320.96x = 326,366,295,591.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,366,295,591.45/803,320.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,271.36

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