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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,321.46, 1,204,986.33 and 270,847.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,321.46, 1,204,986.33 and 270,847.14 is: 406,272.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,321.46 : 1,204,986.33 = 270,847.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,321.46/1,204,986.33 = 270,847.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,321.46x = 1,204,986.33 × 270,847.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,321.46x = 326,367,101,219.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,367,101,219.60/803,321.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,272.11

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