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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,668.07, 1,204,663.70 and 271,005.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,668.07, 1,204,663.70 and 271,005.95 is: 406,226.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,668.07 : 1,204,663.70 = 271,005.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,668.07/1,204,663.70 = 271,005.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,668.07x = 1,204,663.70 × 271,005.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,668.07x = 326,471,023,070.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,471,023,070.67/803,668.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,226.20

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