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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,856.15, 1,205,771.94 and 271,750.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,856.15, 1,205,771.94 and 271,750.95 is: 407,622.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,856.15 : 1,205,771.94 = 271,750.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,856.15/1,205,771.94 = 271,750.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,856.15x = 1,205,771.94 × 271,750.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,856.15x = 327,669,670,178.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,669,670,178.34/803,856.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,622.27

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