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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,369.72, 1,206,558.24 and 271,893.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,369.72, 1,206,558.24 and 271,893.60 is: 407,841.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,369.72 : 1,206,558.24 = 271,893.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,369.72/1,206,558.24 = 271,893.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,369.72x = 1,206,558.24 × 271,893.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,369.72x = 328,055,463,483.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,055,463,483.26/804,369.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,841.64

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