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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,846.72, 1,204,927.32 and 271,184.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,846.72, 1,204,927.32 and 271,184.24 is: 406,492.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,846.72 : 1,204,927.32 = 271,184.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,846.72/1,204,927.32 = 271,184.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,846.72x = 1,204,927.32 × 271,184.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,846.72x = 326,757,299,529.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,757,299,529.44/803,846.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,492.05

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