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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,060.44, 1,206,221.70 and 271,613.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,060.44, 1,206,221.70 and 271,613.24 is: 407,464.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,060.44 : 1,206,221.70 = 271,613.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,060.44/1,206,221.70 = 271,613.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,060.44x = 1,206,221.70 × 271,613.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,060.44x = 327,625,784,095.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,625,784,095.31/804,060.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,464.13

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