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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,482.76, 1,204,383.15 and 270,819.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,482.76, 1,204,383.15 and 270,819.68 is: 405,946.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,482.76 : 1,204,383.15 = 270,819.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,482.76/1,204,383.15 = 270,819.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,482.76x = 1,204,383.15 × 270,819.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,482.76x = 326,170,653,258.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,170,653,258.48/803,482.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,946.05

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