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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,329.73, 1,206,642.92 and 264,616.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,329.73, 1,206,642.92 and 264,616.38 is: 396,973.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,329.73 : 1,206,642.92 = 264,616.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,329.73/1,206,642.92 = 264,616.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,329.73x = 1,206,642.92 × 264,616.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,329.73x = 319,297,480,119.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,297,480,119.95/804,329.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,973.37

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