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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,664.24, 1,204,657.84 and 271,002.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,664.24, 1,204,657.84 and 271,002.12 is: 406,220.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,664.24 : 1,204,657.84 = 271,002.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,664.24/1,204,657.84 = 271,002.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,664.24x = 1,204,657.84 × 271,002.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,664.24x = 326,464,828,514.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,464,828,514.62/803,664.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,220.42

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