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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,546.68, 1,205,324.88 and 271,072.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,546.68, 1,205,324.88 and 271,072.93 is: 406,611.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,546.68 : 1,205,324.88 = 271,072.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,546.68/1,205,324.88 = 271,072.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,546.68x = 1,205,324.88 × 271,072.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,546.68x = 326,730,946,823.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,730,946,823.50/803,546.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,611.03

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