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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,247.80, 1,206,333.30 and 271,716.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,247.80, 1,206,333.30 and 271,716.60 is: 407,561.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,247.80 : 1,206,333.30 = 271,716.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,247.80/1,206,333.30 = 271,716.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,247.80x = 1,206,333.30 × 271,716.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,247.80x = 327,780,782,742.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,780,782,742.78/804,247.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,561.93

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