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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,664.32, 1,204,658.08 and 271,002.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,664.32, 1,204,658.08 and 271,002.20 is: 406,220.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,664.32 : 1,204,658.08 = 271,002.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,664.32/1,204,658.08 = 271,002.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,664.32x = 1,204,658.08 × 271,002.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,664.32x = 326,464,983,226.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,464,983,226.98/803,664.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,220.58

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