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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,665.82, 1,204,660.33 and 271,003.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,665.82, 1,204,660.33 and 271,003.70 is: 406,222.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,665.82 : 1,204,660.33 = 271,003.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,665.82/1,204,660.33 = 271,003.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,665.82x = 1,204,660.33 × 271,003.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,665.82x = 326,467,399,972.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,467,399,972.41/803,665.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,222.83

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