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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,100.97, 1,206,372.89 and 271,995.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,100.97, 1,206,372.89 and 271,995.67 is: 408,068.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,100.97 : 1,206,372.89 = 271,995.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,100.97/1,206,372.89 = 271,995.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,100.97x = 1,206,372.89 × 271,995.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,100.97x = 328,128,204,673.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,128,204,673.34/804,100.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,068.41

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